CVE-2014-0514
CriticalPublic exploitThe Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.
Published Apr 15, 2014 · Updated May 6, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2014-0514 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.3 v2) affecting Adobe Reader.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Adobe Reader 11.1.3.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
72%
Higher than 99.4% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.
Affected Products
2 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Adobe ReaderAdobe | 11.1.0 | 11.1.3 |
Patched Releases
Adobe Reader
11.1.3
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Apr 15, 2014
Last updated
May 6, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-264
References
- patchhttp://helpx.adobe.com/security/products/reader-mobile/apsb14-12.html
- exploit20140413 Adobe Reader for Android exposes insecure Javascript interfaces
- exploitMSF adobe_reader_pdf_js_interface.rb
- exploitExploitDB-32884
- exploitExploitDB-33791
FAQ
Common Questions.
The Adobe Reader Mobile application before 11.2 for Android does not properly restrict use of JavaScript, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted PDF document, a related issue to CVE-2012-6636.
Affected: Adobe Reader versions 11.1.0. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Adobe Reader 11.1.3.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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