CVE-2014-5903: The Mobile@Work (aka com.mobileiron) application 6.0.0.1.12R for Android does not verify X.509 certificates fr

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5903 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting mobile\@work. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Mobile@Work (aka com.mobileiron) application 6.0.0.1.12R 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	2014-09-15
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

mobileiron mobile\@work DOWNGRADE

Affected: 6.0.0.1.12r

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 6.0.0.1.12r

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mobilework || rpm -q mobilework || mobilework --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 6.0.0.1.12r (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mobilework sudo apt install mobilework=<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0.1.12r> sudo apt-mark hold mobilework

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

dnf --showduplicates list mobilework sudo dnf downgrade mobilework-<VERSION_BEFORE_6.0.0.1.12r> sudo dnf versionlock add mobilework

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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-5903?

mobile\@work: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5903 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5903 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-2014-5903 affect?

CVE-2014-5903 affects mobile\@work. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Mobile@Work (aka com.mobileiron) application 6.0.0.1.12R 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 certifica

How urgent is CVE-2014-5903?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

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CVE-2020-35137 HIGH 7.5 UPGRADE UPGRADE The MobileIron agents through 2021-03-22 for Android and iOS contain a hardcoded API key, used to communicate

References

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