PatchTheCVECVE-2014-5527: The Tapjoy library for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-mi
CVE-2014-5527 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting tapjoy library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Tapjoy library for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 5.4 (Medium) |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.3% (top 81%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-310 |
| Published | 2014-09-09 |
| 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-2014-5527?
tapjoy library: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-5527 being exploited?
CVE-2014-5527 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-2014-5527 affect?
CVE-2014-5527 affects tapjoy library. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Tapjoy library for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof servers and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.
How urgent is CVE-2014-5527?
Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.