CVE-2022-28869: Address Bar Spoofing Vulnerability in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android
First published: Fri Apr 15 2022(Updated: )
A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website could make a phishing attack with address bar spoofing as the browser did not show full URL, such as port number.
Credit: cve-notifications-us@f-secure.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| F-secure Safe | <=18.6 |
Remedy
FIX: A fix has been released in the automatic update channel since 13th, April 2022. No user action is required.
Never miss a vulnerability like this again
Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.
Reference Links
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-28869?
CVE-2022-28869 is a vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser that allows for address bar spoofing in a phishing attack.
How does CVE-2022-28869 work?
CVE-2022-28869 allows a maliciously crafted website to spoof the address bar in F-Secure SAFE browser, making it difficult for users to distinguish the true URL.
What is the severity of CVE-2022-28869?
CVE-2022-28869 has a severity rating of 4.3, which is considered medium.
Which version of F-Secure SAFE browser is affected by CVE-2022-28869?
F-Secure SAFE browser version 18.6 and below are affected by CVE-2022-28869.
How can I protect myself from CVE-2022-28869?
To protect yourself from CVE-2022-28869, make sure to keep your F-Secure SAFE browser up to date with the latest security patches and avoid visiting suspicious or untrusted websites.
- collector/nvd-index
- agent/references
- agent/type
- agent/softwarecombine
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/author
- agent/title
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/severity
- agent/remedy
- agent/tags
- agent/description
- agent/event
- agent/first-publish-date
- vendor/f-secure
- canonical/f-secure safe
- version/f-secure safe/18.6