CVE-2021-25254: Yandex Browser Lite for Android before 21.1.0 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25254?

yandex browser: upgrade to 21.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25254 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25254 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2021-25254 affect?

CVE-2021-25254 affects yandex browser. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Yandex Browser Lite for Android before 21.1.0 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25254?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 5.3REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2021-25254 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.3) affecting yandex browser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Yandex Browser Lite for Android before 21.1.0 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.3 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 53%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-116
Published	2025-05-21
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Yandex N.V. · Vendor: yandex

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2025-05-21 07:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yandex yandex browser UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.1.0

Fixed in: 21.1.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy yandex-browser || rpm -q yandex-browser || yandex-browser --version

2. UPGRADE to 21.1.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade yandex-browser

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade yandex-browser

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2021-25254?

yandex browser: upgrade to 21.1.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25254 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25254 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2021-25254 affect?

CVE-2021-25254 affects yandex browser. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.3). Yandex Browser Lite for Android before 21.1.0 allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

How urgent is CVE-2021-25254?

Priority 35/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

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CVE-2021-25262 MEDIUM 5.4 UPGRADE Yandex Browser for Android prior to version 21.3.0 allows remote attackers to perform IDN homograph attack.
CVE-2021-25255 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE Yandex Browser Lite for Android prior to version 21.1.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service.

References

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