How severe is CVE-2014-8870?

CVE-2014-8870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-8870 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-8870?

CVE-2014-8870 primarily affects Tapatalk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8870?

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

When was CVE-2014-8870 published?

CVE-2014-8870 was published on 2015-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-8870

CVE-2014-8870 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Tapatalk with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (66th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Tapatalk
Published: 2015-01-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Open redirect vulnerability in mobiquo/smartbanner/welcome.php in the Tapatalk (com.tapatalk.wbb4) plugin before 1.1.2 for Woltlab Burning Board 4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the board_url parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-8870?: Open redirect vulnerability in mobiquo/smartbanner/welcome.php in the Tapatalk (com.tapatalk.wbb4) plugin before 1.1.2 for Woltlab Burning Board 4.0 allows remote attackers to redirect users to arbitrary web sites and conduct phishing attacks via a URL in the board_url parameter.
How severe is CVE-2014-8870?: CVE-2014-8870 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-8870 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (66th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-8870?: CVE-2014-8870 primarily affects Tapatalk. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-8870?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-8870 published?: CVE-2014-8870 was published on 2015-01-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:tapatalk:tapatalk:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:wotlab_burning_board:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tapatalk:tapatalk:1.0.1:*:*:*:*:wotlab_burning_board:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tapatalk:tapatalk:1.0.2:*:*:*:*:wotlab_burning_board:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tapatalk:tapatalk:1.1.0:*:*:*:*:wotlab_burning_board:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:tapatalk:tapatalk:1.1.1:*:*:*:*:wotlab_burning_board:*:*

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