PatchTheCVECVE-2014-1886: The Edinburgh by Bus application for Android, when Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 or earlier is used, allows remote atta
CVE-2014-1886 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.8) affecting edinburgh by bus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Edinburgh by Bus application for Android, when Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 or earlier is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, and consequently access external-storage resources, by leveraging control over one of a number of "obscure Eastern European dating sites."
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.8 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 1.5% (top 26%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-264 |
| Published | 2014-03-03 |
| 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-2014-1886?
edinburgh by bus: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-1886 being exploited?
CVE-2014-1886 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-2014-1886 affect?
CVE-2014-1886 affects edinburgh by bus. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.8). The Edinburgh by Bus application for Android, when Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 or earlier is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, and consequently access external-storage resources, by leveraging control over one of
How urgent is CVE-2014-1886?
Priority 47/100. Public exploit reference