CVE-2014-5983: The Threadflip : Buy, Sell Fashion (aka com.threadflip.android) application 1.1.11 for Android does not verify

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5983 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting threadflip buy sell fashion. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Threadflip : Buy, Sell Fashion (aka com.threadflip.android) application 1.1.11 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

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-22 10:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:12 UTCUpdated Record last modified

threadflip threadflip buy sell fashion DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.1.11

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.1.11

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy threadflip-buy-sell-fashion || rpm -q threadflip-buy-sell-fashion || threadflip-buy-sell-fashion --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.1.11 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison threadflip-buy-sell-fashion sudo apt install threadflip-buy-sell-fashion=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo apt-mark hold threadflip-buy-sell-fashion

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

dnf --showduplicates list threadflip-buy-sell-fashion sudo dnf downgrade threadflip-buy-sell-fashion-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.1.11> sudo dnf versionlock add threadflip-buy-sell-fashion

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-2014-5983?

threadflip buy sell fashion: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-5983 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5983 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-2014-5983 affect?

CVE-2014-5983 affects threadflip buy sell fashion. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Threadflip : Buy, Sell Fashion (aka com.threadflip.android) application 1.1.11 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 v

How urgent is CVE-2014-5983?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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