How severe is CVE-2022-38163?

CVE-2022-38163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-38163 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38163?

CVE-2022-38163 primarily affects F-secure Safe. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38163?

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

When was CVE-2022-38163 published?

CVE-2022-38163 was published on 2022-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38163

CVE-2022-38163 is a low-severity vulnerability in F-secure Safe with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-451.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (42nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-451
Affected product: F-secure Safe
Published: 2022-11-07
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A Drag and Drop spoof vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android and iOS version 19.0 and below. Drag and drop operation by user on address bar could lead to a spoofing of the address bar.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38163?: A Drag and Drop spoof vulnerability was discovered in F-Secure SAFE Browser for Android and iOS version 19.0 and below. Drag and drop operation by user on address bar could lead to a spoofing of the address bar.
How severe is CVE-2022-38163?: CVE-2022-38163 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.5, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-38163 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38163?: CVE-2022-38163 primarily affects F-secure Safe. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38163?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-38163 published?: CVE-2022-38163 was published on 2022-11-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

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

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