How severe is CVE-2014-1515?

CVE-2014-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-1515 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1515?

CVE-2014-1515 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1515?

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

When was CVE-2014-1515 published?

CVE-2014-1515 was published on 2014-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-1515

CVE-2014-1515 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mozilla Firefox with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 1.9)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Mozilla Firefox
Published: 2014-03-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mozilla Firefox before 28.0.1 on Android processes a file: URL by copying a local file onto the SD card, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Firefox profile directory via a crafted application.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1515?: Mozilla Firefox before 28.0.1 on Android processes a file: URL by copying a local file onto the SD card, which allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from the Firefox profile directory via a crafted application.
How severe is CVE-2014-1515?: CVE-2014-1515 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 1.9, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-1515 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1515?: CVE-2014-1515 affects Mozilla Firefox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1515?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1515 published?: CVE-2014-1515 was published on 2014-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mozilla:firefox:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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