CVE-2014-0514: The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, whic

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-0514?

adobe reader: upgrade to newer than 11.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-0514 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0514 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-0514 affect?

CVE-2014-0514 affects adobe reader. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-0514?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This week

HIGH 9.3UPGRADE

CVE-2014-0514 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 9.3) affecting adobe reader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

Why this priority

Critical severity
EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	9.3 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	72.1% (top 1%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-264
Published	2014-04-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Adobe Systems Incorporated · Vendor: adobe

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-04-15 23:13 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

adobe adobe reader UPGRADE

Affected: <= 11.1.3 · 11.1.0

Fixed in: newer than 11.1.3

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy adobe-reader || rpm -q adobe-reader || adobe-reader --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 11.1.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade adobe-reader

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade adobe-reader

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Public exploits and detection

Public code exists for this CVE. Treat unpatched systems as at risk, and only run PoCs in a lab.

Exploit-DB: Adobe Reader for Android 11.1.3 - Arbitrary JavaScript Execution
Exploit-DB: Adobe Reader for Android < 11.2.0 - 'addJavascriptInterface' Local Overflow (Metasploit)
Metasploit: Adobe Reader for Android addJavascriptInterface Exploit

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0514?

adobe reader: upgrade to newer than 11.1.3. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0514 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0514 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2014-0514 affect?

CVE-2014-0514 affects adobe reader. Severity is high (CVSS 9.3). The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0514?

Priority 62/100. Critical severity; EPSS top 1%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Adobe Reader vulnerabilities

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