CVE-2014-4968

Name: CVE-2014-4968
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-12T01:15:10.64+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 6.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-4968 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 6.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

6.08%

92.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Boatmob	Boat Browser	8.0
Boatmob	Boat Browser	8.0.1

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34088/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34088/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 12, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-4968?

How severe is CVE-2014-4968?

CVE-2014-4968 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4968?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST