CVE-2014-0546

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—Trending — 4 sources updated this weekExploited in the wild

9.8

Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.11 and 11.x before 11.0.08 on Windows allow attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently execute native code in a privileged context, via unspecified vectors.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(high)
EPSS: 96.6%
KEV: ⚠ Exploited

Published

August 12, 2014

Last Modified

April 21, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated May 12, 2026

⚠️ Active exploitation confirmed. Patch available. Sources: cisa.

cisa Patch Available🔴 Active Exploitation

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA

Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog | CISA. Listed in CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-0546

generic🔴 Active Exploitation

Acroread bugs should be UI:R and Automatable:No · Issue #199 · cisagov/vulnrichment · GitHub

https://github.com/cisagov/vulnrichment/issues/199

generic

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030711

Data Freshness Timeline

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2026-06-10 07:01 UTCEG score recompute
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Frequently asked(6)

What is CVE-2014-0546?

CVE-2014-0546 is a critical vulnerability published on August 12, 2014. Adobe Reader and Acrobat 10.x before 10.1.11 and 11.x before 11.0.08 on Windows allow attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism, and consequently execute native code in a privileged context, via unspecified vectors.

When was CVE-2014-0546 disclosed?

CVE-2014-0546 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on August 12, 2014, with the most recent update on April 21, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-0546 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2014-0546 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on May 25, 2022, affecting Adobe Reader and Acrobat. KEV listing indicates confirmed exploitation in the wild; this CVE warrants immediate patching attention.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-0546?

CVE-2014-0546 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

Which products are affected by CVE-2014-0546?

CVE-2014-0546 affects Adobe Reader and Acrobat. The full affected-products list, including version ranges and fixed versions, is shown in the Affected Packages section of this page.

How do I remediate CVE-2014-0546?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-0546, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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