CVE-2014-7224

Name: CVE-2014-7224
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-07T16:15:09.94+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-7224 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A Code Execution vulnerability exists in Android prior to 4.4.0 related to the addJavascriptInterface method and the accessibility and accessibilityTraversal objects, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Code Execution vulnerability exists in Android prior to 4.4.0 related to the addJavascriptInterface method and the accessibility and accessibilityTraversal objects, which could let a remote malicious user execute arbitrary code.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Google	Android	< 4.4

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/02/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://daoyuan14.github.io/news/newattackvector.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/02/20Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://daoyuan14.github.io/news/newattackvector.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96833Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 7, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-7224?

How severe is CVE-2014-7224?

CVE-2014-7224 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7224?

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