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CVE-2021-44749 (GCVE-0-2021-44749)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-06 19:05 – Updated: 2024-08-04 04:32
VLAI
Title
Universal Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in F-Secure SAFE Browser Protection for Android
Summary
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser protection was discovered improper URL handling can be triggered to cause universal cross-site scripting through browsing protection in a SAFE web browser. User interaction is required prior to exploitation. A successful exploitation may lead to arbitrary code execution.
Severity
5.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L
CWE
  • Universal Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in F-Secure SAFE Browser Protection for Android
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
F-Secure F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android Version 18.5 Affected: unspecified , < 18.5x (custom)
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