CVE-2014-6798: The McMaster Marauders (aka com.weever.marauders) application 1.0.1 for Android does not verify X.509 certific

Routine

MEDIUM 5.4DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-6798 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.4) affecting mcmaster marauders. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The McMaster Marauders (aka com.weever.marauders) application 1.0.1 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	2014-09-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

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

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-09-29 01:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:13 UTCUpdated Record last modified

weeverapps mcmaster marauders DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.1

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.1

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mcmaster-marauders || rpm -q mcmaster-marauders || mcmaster-marauders --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison mcmaster-marauders sudo apt install mcmaster-marauders=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo apt-mark hold mcmaster-marauders

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

dnf --showduplicates list mcmaster-marauders sudo dnf downgrade mcmaster-marauders-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.1> sudo dnf versionlock add mcmaster-marauders

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-2014-6798?

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

Is CVE-2014-6798 being exploited?

CVE-2014-6798 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-2014-6798 affect?

CVE-2014-6798 affects mcmaster marauders. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.4). The McMaster Marauders (aka com.weever.marauders) application 1.0.1 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 ce

How urgent is CVE-2014-6798?

Priority 24/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Software pages

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