How severe is CVE-2014-8068?

CVE-2014-8068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8068 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8068?

CVE-2014-8068 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8068?

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

When was CVE-2014-8068 published?

CVE-2014-8068 was published on 2014-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8068

CVE-2014-8068 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Adobe Digital Editions with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (76th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Adobe Digital Editions
Published: 2014-10-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Adobe Digital Editions (DE) 4 does not use encryption for transmission of data to adelogs.adobe.com, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, as demonstrated by book-navigation information.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8068?: Adobe Digital Editions (DE) 4 does not use encryption for transmission of data to adelogs.adobe.com, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network, as demonstrated by book-navigation information.
How severe is CVE-2014-8068?: CVE-2014-8068 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8068 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (76th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8068?: CVE-2014-8068 affects Adobe Digital Editions. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8068?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8068 published?: CVE-2014-8068 was published on 2014-10-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:adobe:digital_editions:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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