CVE-2014-4968

HIGHNVD 8.88.8—Elevated

8.8

The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

CVSS v3: 8.8
EG Score: 8.8(medium)
EPSS: 89.1%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 12, 2020

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (2)

cve@mitrehttp://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34088/
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34088/

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Publicly available exploits

(1 reference)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-34088
First seen Jul 16, 2014
Boat Browser 8.0/8.0.1 - Remote Code Execution
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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2014-4968?

CVE-2014-4968 is a high vulnerability published on February 12, 2020. The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

When was CVE-2014-4968 disclosed?

CVE-2014-4968 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 12, 2020, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2014-4968 actively exploited?

CVE-2014-4968 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 89.1% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2014-4968?

CVE-2014-4968 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2014-4968?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2014-4968, 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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CVE-2014-4968

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