MEDIUM
CVE-2014-5531
CWE-310Published: September 9, 2014· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.4
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The Abode (aka abode.webview) application 1.7 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2014-5531 requires adjacent network access, limiting remote exploitation but still posing risk in shared or local network environments.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorAdjacent
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityP
AvailabilityP
AV:A/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
goabode1 product(s)
abode
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/371825US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582497Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/371825US Government Resource
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/582497Third Party Advisory · US Government Resource
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2014-5531
CVSS Score5.4 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-310
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedSep 9, 2014
Related CVEs (CWE-310)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2014-5531 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.