How severe is CVE-2014-6041?

CVE-2014-6041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6041 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6041?

CVE-2014-6041 affects Google Android Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6041?

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

When was CVE-2014-6041 published?

CVE-2014-6041 was published on 2014-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6041

CVE-2014-6041 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android Browser with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 18% places it in the 97th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 18% (97th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Google Android Browser
Published: 2014-09-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u0000javascript: sequence to the Android Browser application 4.2.1 or a third-party web browser.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6041?: The Android WebView in Android before 4.4 allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy via a crafted attribute containing a \u0000 character, as demonstrated by an onclick="window.open('\u0000javascript: sequence to the Android Browser application 4.2.1 or a third-party web browser.
How severe is CVE-2014-6041?: CVE-2014-6041 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6041 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 18% (97th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6041?: CVE-2014-6041 affects Google Android Browser. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6041?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6041 published?: CVE-2014-6041 was published on 2014-09-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:google:android_browser:4.2.1:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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