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CVE-2014-1449

5.0 · MEDIUM

The Maxthon Cloud Browser application before 4.1.6.2000 for Android allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via crafted JavaScript code that uses the history API.

Published Dec 25, 2014maxthonCWE-284EPSS 1.92%

Overview

CVE-2014-1449 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting maxthon maxthon_cloud_browser. It was published on December 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Maxthon Cloud Browser application before 4.1.6.2000 for Android allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via crafted JavaScript code that uses the history API.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from maxthon. Update maxthon_cloud_browser to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

VendorProductVersionsStatus
maxthonmaxthon_cloud_browser0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1449?

CVE-2014-1449 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting maxthon maxthon_cloud_browser. It was published on December 25, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2014-1449?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1449?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from maxthon. Update maxthon_cloud_browser to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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