CVE-2014-4968: The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and

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HIGH 8.8DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-4968 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting boat browser. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

Why this priority

High severity
EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	6.2% (top 6%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2020-02-12
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: boatmob

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2020-02-12 01:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

boatmob boat browser DOWNGRADE

Affected: 8.0 · 8.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 8.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boat-browser || rpm -q boat-browser || boat-browser --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 8.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison boat-browser sudo apt install boat-browser=<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo apt-mark hold boat-browser

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list boat-browser sudo dnf downgrade boat-browser-<VERSION_BEFORE_8.0> sudo dnf versionlock add boat-browser

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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: Boat Browser 8.0/8.0.1 - Remote Code Execution

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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-2014-4968?

boat browser: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-4968 being exploited?

CVE-2014-4968 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-2014-4968 affect?

CVE-2014-4968 affects boat browser. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). The WebView class and use of the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method in the Boat Browser application 8.0 and 8.0.1 for Android allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.

How urgent is CVE-2014-4968?

Priority 59/100. High severity; EPSS top 6%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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