CVE-2021-44751: f-secure f-secure safe browser for android version 18.5 & below Incorrect Default Permissions
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-44751 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Incorrect Default Permissions vulnerability in f-secure f-secure safe browser for android version 18.5 & below. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 46.3% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 25-03-2022PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website attached with USSD code in JavaScript or iFrame can trigger dialer application from F-Secure browser which can be exploited by an attacker to send unwanted USSD messages or perform unwanted calls. In most modern Android OS, dialer application will require user interaction, however, some older Android OS may not need user interaction.
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- CVE.orgCNA4.3MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LDiffers
EPSS trend
Probability
0.57%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
46%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.57% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
F-secure2 products
- f-secure safe browser for android version 18.5 & below≥ 18.5, < 18.6
- safe< 18.5
1 vendor · 2 products
References
1 links- www.f-secure.com/en/business/programs/vulnerability-reward-program/hall-of-fameX Refsource MISCNot Applicable