How severe is CVE-2022-28872?

CVE-2022-28872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2022-28872 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-28872?

CVE-2022-28872 affects F-secure Safe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-28872?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-28872 published?

CVE-2022-28872 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-28872

CVE-2022-28872 is a medium-severity vulnerability in F-secure Safe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (37th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: F-secure Safe
Published: 2022-05-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website could make a phishing attack with address bar spoofing as the address bar was not correct if navigation fails in a loop.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-28872?: A vulnerability affecting F-Secure SAFE browser was discovered. A maliciously crafted website could make a phishing attack with address bar spoofing as the address bar was not correct if navigation fails in a loop.
How severe is CVE-2022-28872?: CVE-2022-28872 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2022-28872 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (37th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-28872?: CVE-2022-28872 affects F-secure Safe. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-28872?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-28872 published?: CVE-2022-28872 was published on 2022-05-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.f-secure.com/en/home/support/security-advisories

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:f-secure:safe:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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