CVE-2014-5997: The Auto Trader (aka za.co.autotrader.android.app) application 2 for Android does not verify X.509 certificate

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-5997 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting auto trader. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Auto Trader (aka za.co.autotrader.android.app) application 2 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	2014-09-22
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): CERT/CC · Vendor: autotrader.co.za

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

autotrader.co.za auto trader DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.0

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy auto-trader || rpm -q auto-trader || auto-trader --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison auto-trader sudo apt install auto-trader=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo apt-mark hold auto-trader

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

dnf --showduplicates list auto-trader sudo dnf downgrade auto-trader-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.0> sudo dnf versionlock add auto-trader

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-2014-5997?

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

Is CVE-2014-5997 being exploited?

CVE-2014-5997 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-2014-5997 affect?

CVE-2014-5997 affects auto trader. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The Auto Trader (aka za.co.autotrader.android.app) application 2 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 certi

How urgent is CVE-2014-5997?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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References

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