CVE-2018-14986: The Leagoo Z5C Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.2

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HIGH 7.5REMOTEMITIGATE

CVE-2018-14986 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting z5c firmware. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The Leagoo Z5C Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.214736:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.android.messaging (versionCode=1000110, versionName=1.0.001, (android.20170630.092853-0)) containing an exported content provider named com.android.messaging.datamodel.MessagingContentProvider. Any app co-located on the device can read the most recent text mes

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-200
Published	2018-12-28
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: leagoo

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-12-28 21:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:42 UTCUpdated Record last modified

leagoo z5c firmware MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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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-2018-14986?

z5c firmware: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2018-14986 being exploited?

CVE-2018-14986 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-2018-14986 affect?

CVE-2018-14986 affects z5c firmware. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The Leagoo Z5C Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.214736:user/release-keys contains a pre-installed app with a package name of com.android.messaging (versionCode=1000110, versionNam

How urgent is CVE-2018-14986?

Priority 49/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

Related CVEs

CVE-2018-14985 HIGH 7.1 MITIGATE The Leagoo Z5C Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.2
CVE-2018-14984 HIGH 7.5 MITIGATE The Leagoo Z5C Android device with a build fingerprint of sp7731c_1h10_32v4_bird:6.0/MRA58K/android.20170629.2

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