CVE-2014-1566

Name: CVE-2014-1566
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-03T10:55:06.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.18%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-1566 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Mozilla Firefox before 31.1 on Android does not properly restrict copying of local files onto the SD card during processing of file: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Firefox profile directory via a crafted application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-1515.. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 31.1 on Android does not properly restrict copying of local files onto the SD card during processing of file: URLs, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Firefox profile directory via a crafted application. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2014-1515.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.18%

63.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mozilla	Firefox	<= 31.0
Mozilla	Firefox	30.0

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1566?

How severe is CVE-2014-1566?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-1566 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1566?

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Source: NVD / NIST