PatchTheCVECVE-2021-33594: An address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for Android
CVE-2021-33594 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.5) affecting safe. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
An address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for Android. When user clicks on a specially crafted a malicious URL, it appears like a legitimate one on the address bar, while the content comes from other domain and presented in a window, covering the original content. A remote attacker can leverage this to perform address bar spoofing attack.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 3.5 (Low) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.1% (top 35%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2021-08-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2021-33594?
safe: upgrade to 18.4.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2021-33594 being exploited?
CVE-2021-33594 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-2021-33594 affect?
CVE-2021-33594 affects safe. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). An address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for Android. When user clicks on a specially crafted a malicious URL, it appears like a legitimate one on the address bar, while the content comes from other domain and pr
How urgent is CVE-2021-33594?
Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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