PatchTheCVECVE-2014-0809: Directory traversal vulnerability in the Gapless Player SimZip (aka Simple Zip Viewer) application before 1.2.
CVE-2014-0809 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 4.3) affecting simzip. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Directory traversal vulnerability in the Gapless Player SimZip (aka Simple Zip Viewer) application before 1.2.1 for Android allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a crafted filename.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 4.3 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 26%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-22 |
| Published | 2014-01-24 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
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-2014-0809?
simzip: upgrade to newer than 1.2. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-0809 being exploited?
CVE-2014-0809 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-2014-0809 affect?
CVE-2014-0809 affects simzip. Severity is medium (CVSS 4.3). Directory traversal vulnerability in the Gapless Player SimZip (aka Simple Zip Viewer) application before 1.2.1 for Android allows remote attackers to overwrite or create arbitrary files via a crafted filename.
How urgent is CVE-2014-0809?
Priority 34/100. No elevated risk signals yet.