CVE-2021-44748

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified

CVE-2021-44748 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.53%

40.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
F-SecureSafe18.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-44748?
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.
How severe is CVE-2021-44748?
CVE-2021-44748 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-44748?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST