PatchTheCVECVE-2014-5971: The Fiksu library for Android does not verify X.509 certificates from SSL servers, which allows man-in-the-mid
CVE-2014-5971 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting fiksu library. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Fiksu 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 78%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-310 |
| Published | 2014-09-22 |
| 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-2014-5971?
fiksu library: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2014-5971 being exploited?
CVE-2014-5971 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-2014-5971 affect?
CVE-2014-5971 affects fiksu library. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Fiksu 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-2014-5971?
Priority 25/100. No elevated risk signals yet.