CVE-2021-44748 Universal Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android
Attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android via malicious websites, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-44748?
CVE-2021-44748 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android Version 18.5, published on 6 Mar 2022. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered whereby browsers loads images automatically this vulnerability can be exploited remotely by an attacker to execute the JavaScript can be used to trigger universal cross-site scripting through the browser. User interaction is required prior to exploitation, such as entering a malicious website to trigger the vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-44748?
It affects 1 product.
Products include F-Secure Safe.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44748?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-44748 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2021-44748 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-44748 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android Version 18.5
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8h9h-93h3-fx5p.