CVE-2014-5861: The BoyAhoy - Gay Chat (aka com.boyahoy.android) application 4.3.6 for Android does not verify X.509 certifica

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5861 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting boyahoy - gay chat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The BoyAhoy - Gay Chat (aka com.boyahoy.android) application 4.3.6 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 80%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-310
Published	2014-09-10
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-10 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

skout boyahoy - gay chat DOWNGRADE

Affected: 4.3.6

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 4.3.6

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy boyahoy---gay-chat || rpm -q boyahoy---gay-chat || boyahoy---gay-chat --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 4.3.6 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison boyahoy---gay-chat sudo apt install boyahoy---gay-chat=<VERSION_BEFORE_4.3.6> sudo apt-mark hold boyahoy---gay-chat

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

dnf --showduplicates list boyahoy---gay-chat sudo dnf downgrade boyahoy---gay-chat-<VERSION_BEFORE_4.3.6> sudo dnf versionlock add boyahoy---gay-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-2014-5861?

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

Is CVE-2014-5861 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5861 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-2014-5861 affect?

CVE-2014-5861 affects boyahoy - gay chat. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The BoyAhoy - Gay Chat (aka com.boyahoy.android) application 4.3.6 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 cer

How urgent is CVE-2014-5861?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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