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CVE-2021-33595: A address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for iOS

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Routine
LOW 3.5UPGRADE

CVE-2021-33595 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.

A address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for iOS. Showing the legitimate URL in the address bar while loading the content from other domain. This makes the user believe that the content is served by a legit domain. 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 score3.5 (Low)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionRequired
EPSS exploit chance1.1% (top 35%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2021-08-11
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): F-Secure · Vendor: f-secure

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

f-secure safe UPGRADE
Affected: < 18.4.272901
Fixed in: 18.4.272901
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy safe || rpm -q safe || safe --version
2. UPGRADE to 18.4.272901 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade safe
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade safe
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-2021-33595?

safe: upgrade to 18.4.272901. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2021-33595 being exploited?

CVE-2021-33595 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-2021-33595 affect?

CVE-2021-33595 affects safe. Severity is low (CVSS 3.5). A address bar spoofing vulnerability was discovered in Safe Browser for iOS. Showing the legitimate URL in the address bar while loading the content from other domain. This makes the user believe that the content is served by a legit domain

How urgent is CVE-2021-33595?

Priority 28/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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