CVE-2014-5591: The Frankly Chat (aka com.chatfrankly.android) application 3.0.1 for Android does not verify X.509 certificate

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5591 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting frankly chat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Frankly Chat (aka com.chatfrankly.android) application 3.0.1 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 78%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-09-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: franklychat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-09 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:11 UTCUpdated Record last modified

franklychat frankly chat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy frankly-chat || rpm -q frankly-chat || frankly-chat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison frankly-chat sudo apt install frankly-chat=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold frankly-chat

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

dnf --showduplicates list frankly-chat sudo dnf downgrade frankly-chat-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add frankly-chat

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.

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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-2014-5591?

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

Is CVE-2014-5591 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5591 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-2014-5591 affect?

CVE-2014-5591 affects frankly chat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Frankly Chat (aka com.chatfrankly.android) application 3.0.1 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 certi

How urgent is CVE-2014-5591?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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