How severe is CVE-2014-4936?

CVE-2014-4936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2014-4936 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4936?

CVE-2014-4936 primarily affects Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Anti-exploit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4936?

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-2014-4936 published?

CVE-2014-4936 was published on 2014-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4936

CVE-2014-4936 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Anti-exploit with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 17% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-345.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 17% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-345
Affected product: Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Anti-exploit
Published: 2014-12-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The upgrade functionality in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) consumer before 2.0.3 and Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (MBAE) consumer 1.04.1.1012 and earlier allow man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the update server and uploading an executable.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4936?: The upgrade functionality in Malwarebytes Anti-Malware (MBAM) consumer before 2.0.3 and Malwarebytes Anti-Exploit (MBAE) consumer 1.04.1.1012 and earlier allow man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code by spoofing the update server and uploading an executable.
How severe is CVE-2014-4936?: CVE-2014-4936 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2014-4936 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 17% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4936?: CVE-2014-4936 primarily affects Malwarebytes Malwarebytes Anti-exploit. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4936?: 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-2014-4936 published?: CVE-2014-4936 was published on 2014-12-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:malwarebytes_anti-exploit:*:*:*:*:consumer:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:malwarebytes:malwarebytes_anti-malware:*:*:*:*:consumer:*:*:*

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