CVE-2021-25262: Yandex Browser for Android prior to version 21.3.0 allows remote attackers to perform IDN homograph attack.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-25262?

yandex browser: upgrade to 21.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2021-25262 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25262 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-2021-25262 affect?

CVE-2021-25262 affects yandex browser. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Yandex Browser for Android prior to version 21.3.0 allows remote attackers to perform IDN homograph attack.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2021-25262?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4UPGRADE

CVE-2021-25262 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting yandex browser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Yandex Browser for Android prior to version 21.3.0 allows remote attackers to perform IDN homograph attack.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.4 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 61%)
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 07:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 03:41 UTCUpdated Record last modified

yandex yandex browser UPGRADE

Affected: < 21.3.0

Fixed in: 21.3.0

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 21.3.0 (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-2021-25262?

yandex browser: upgrade to 21.3.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-25262 being exploited?

CVE-2021-25262 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-2021-25262 affect?

CVE-2021-25262 affects yandex browser. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). Yandex Browser for Android prior to version 21.3.0 allows remote attackers to perform IDN homograph attack.

How urgent is CVE-2021-25262?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

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References

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