CVE-2014-5889: The Android Forums (aka com.tapatalk.androidforumscom) application 2.4.4.9 for Android does not verify X.509 c

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5889 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting forum for android. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Android Forums (aka com.tapatalk.androidforumscom) application 2.4.4.9 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	2014-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-15 14:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

androidforums forum for android DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.4.4.9

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.4.4.9

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy forum-for-android || rpm -q forum-for-android || forum-for-android --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.4.4.9 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison forum-for-android sudo apt install forum-for-android=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.4.9> sudo apt-mark hold forum-for-android

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

dnf --showduplicates list forum-for-android sudo dnf downgrade forum-for-android-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.4.4.9> sudo dnf versionlock add forum-for-android

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.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2014-5889?

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

Is CVE-2014-5889 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5889 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-2014-5889 affect?

CVE-2014-5889 affects forum for android. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Android Forums (aka com.tapatalk.androidforumscom) application 2.4.4.9 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 cra

How urgent is CVE-2014-5889?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

References

← Back to latest CVEs