How severe is CVE-2014-1242?

CVE-2014-1242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-1242 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1242?

CVE-2014-1242 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1242?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-1242 published?

CVE-2014-1242 was published on 2014-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1242

CVE-2014-1242 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apple Itunes
Published: 2014-01-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apple iTunes before 11.1.4 uses HTTP for the iTunes Tutorials window, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof content by gaining control over the client-server data stream.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1242?: Apple iTunes before 11.1.4 uses HTTP for the iTunes Tutorials window, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof content by gaining control over the client-server data stream.
How severe is CVE-2014-1242?: CVE-2014-1242 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1242 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1242?: CVE-2014-1242 primarily affects Apple Itunes. In total, 10 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1242?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1242 published?: CVE-2014-1242 was published on 2014-01-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (10)

cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:11.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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