How severe is CVE-2014-4959?

CVE-2014-4959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-4959 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4959?

CVE-2014-4959 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4959?

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-2014-4959 published?

CVE-2014-4959 was published on 2018-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4959

CVE-2014-4959 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-89.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
CVSS v2: 7.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-89
Affected product: Google Android
Published: 2018-03-27
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

**DISPUTED** SQL injection vulnerability in SQLiteDatabase.java in the SQLi Api in Android allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the delete method.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4959?: **DISPUTED** SQL injection vulnerability in SQLiteDatabase.java in the SQLi Api in Android allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary SQL commands via the delete method.
How severe is CVE-2014-4959?: CVE-2014-4959 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-4959 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4959?: CVE-2014-4959 affects Google Android. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4959?: 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-2014-4959 published?: CVE-2014-4959 was published on 2018-03-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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