CVE-2021-27549: Genymotion Desktop through 3.2.0 leaks the host's clipboard data to the Android application by default

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-27549?

genymotion desktop: upgrade to newer than 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-27549 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27549 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-27549 affect?

CVE-2021-27549 affects genymotion desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Genymotion Desktop through 3.2.0 leaks the host's clipboard data to the Android application by default. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is intended behavior that can be changed through the Settings > Device screen

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MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-27549 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting genymotion desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Genymotion Desktop through 3.2.0 leaks the host's clipboard data to the Android application by default. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is intended behavior that can be changed through the Settings > Device screen

Why this priority

Public exploit reference
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-312
Published	2021-02-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: genymobile

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2021-02-22 17:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:45 UTCUpdated Record last modified

genymobile genymotion desktop UPGRADE

Affected: <= 3.2.0

Fixed in: newer than 3.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy genymotion-desktop || rpm -q genymotion-desktop || genymotion-desktop --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade genymotion-desktop

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade genymotion-desktop

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-27549?

genymotion desktop: upgrade to newer than 3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-27549 being exploited?

CVE-2021-27549 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-27549 affect?

CVE-2021-27549 affects genymotion desktop. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Genymotion Desktop through 3.2.0 leaks the host's clipboard data to the Android application by default. NOTE: the vendor's position is that this is intended behavior that can be changed through the Settings > Device screen

How urgent is CVE-2021-27549?

Priority 45/100. Public exploit reference; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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