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Fencer Intel
low 2.6

CVE-2014-4440 json

The MCX Desktop Config Profiles implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10 retains web-proxy settings from uninstalled mobile-configuration…

published 2014-10-18 12 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2014-4367

cvss
2.6
version 2.0, NVD
cisa kev
Not listed
not in CISA's catalog
epss
2.1%
EPSS 2.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 81%
public exploits
0
none known

Summary

The MCX Desktop Config Profiles implementation in Apple OS X before 10.10 retains web-proxy settings from uninstalled mobile-configuration profiles, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging access to an unintended proxy server.

Exploit prediction

2.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 81% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).

CVSS scores

assigned by version score vector
NVD 2.0 2.6 AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Classification

Weakness
  • CWE-16 Configuration
  • CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor

References

Sources

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