How severe is CVE-2014-4968?

CVE-2014-4968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2014-4968 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4968?

CVE-2014-4968 primarily affects Boatmob Boat Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4968?

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

When was CVE-2014-4968 published?

CVE-2014-4968 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4968

CVE-2014-4968 is a high-severity vulnerability in Boatmob Boat Browser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 6% (93rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Boatmob Boat Browser
Published: 2020-02-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4968?: The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.
How severe is CVE-2014-4968?: CVE-2014-4968 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2014-4968 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4968?: CVE-2014-4968 primarily affects Boatmob Boat Browser. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4968?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2014-4968 published?: CVE-2014-4968 was published on 2020-02-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/34088/

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:8.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:boatmob:boat_browser:8.0.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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