How severe is CVE-2014-8826?

CVE-2014-8826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8826 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8826?

CVE-2014-8826 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8826?

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

When was CVE-2014-8826 published?

CVE-2014-8826 was published on 2015-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8826

CVE-2014-8826 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X 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-19.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 9% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-19
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2015-01-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly handle file-type metadata, which allows attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper protection mechanism via a crafted JAR archive.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8826?: LaunchServices in Apple OS X before 10.10.2 does not properly handle file-type metadata, which allows attackers to bypass the Gatekeeper protection mechanism via a crafted JAR archive.
How severe is CVE-2014-8826?: CVE-2014-8826 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8826 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 9% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8826?: CVE-2014-8826 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8826?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8826 published?: CVE-2014-8826 was published on 2015-01-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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