How severe is CVE-2014-0514?

CVE-2014-0514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-0514 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-0514?

CVE-2014-0514 primarily affects Adobe Adobe Reader. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0514?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-0514 published?

CVE-2014-0514 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-0514

CVE-2014-0514 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Adobe Adobe Reader with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 72% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 72% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Adobe Adobe Reader
Published: 2014-04-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0514?: The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.
How severe is CVE-2014-0514?: CVE-2014-0514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-0514 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 72% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-0514?: CVE-2014-0514 primarily affects Adobe Adobe Reader. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0514?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-0514 published?: CVE-2014-0514 was published on 2014-04-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_reader:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:adobe:adobe_reader:11.1.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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