CVE-2014-9600: Untrusted search path vulnerability in Macroplant iExplorer 3.6.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary co

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HIGH 7.2DOWNGRADE

CVE-2014-9600 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.2) affecting iexplorer. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Untrusted search path vulnerability in Macroplant iExplorer 3.6.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse itunesmobiledevice.dll.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.2 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	0.7% (top 48%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2015-01-16
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: macroplant

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2015-01-16 15:59 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:18 UTCUpdated Record last modified

macroplant iexplorer DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.6.3.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.6.3.0

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.6.3.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison iexplorer sudo apt install iexplorer=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.3.0> sudo apt-mark hold iexplorer

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

dnf --showduplicates list iexplorer sudo dnf downgrade iexplorer-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.6.3.0> sudo dnf versionlock add iexplorer

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-2014-9600?

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

Is CVE-2014-9600 being exploited?

CVE-2014-9600 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-2014-9600 affect?

CVE-2014-9600 affects iexplorer. Severity is high (CVSS 7.2). Untrusted search path vulnerability in Macroplant iExplorer 3.6.3.0 allows local users to execute arbitrary code and conduct DLL hijacking attacks via a Trojan horse itunesmobiledevice.dll.

How urgent is CVE-2014-9600?

Priority 43/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

References

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