How severe is CVE-2014-5580?

CVE-2014-5580 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-5580 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-5580?

CVE-2014-5580 affects Backgroundcheckprotool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-5580?

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

When was CVE-2014-5580 published?

CVE-2014-5580 was published on 2014-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-5580

CVE-2014-5580 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Backgroundcheckprotool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4. 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 5.4)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (19th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Backgroundcheckprotool
Published: 2014-09-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The BackgroundCheckProTool (aka com.BackgroundCheckProTool) application 3.5 for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-5580?: The BackgroundCheckProTool (aka com.BackgroundCheckProTool) application 3.5 for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How severe is CVE-2014-5580?: CVE-2014-5580 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-5580 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (19th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-5580?: CVE-2014-5580 affects Backgroundcheckprotool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-5580?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-5580 published?: CVE-2014-5580 was published on 2014-09-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:backgroundcheckprotool:backgroundcheckprotool:3.5:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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