CVE-2014-7698: The Xinhua International (aka org.xinhua.xnews_international) application 5.5.0 for Android does not verify...

Security readout for executives and security teams

Xinhua International for Android 5.5.0 did not properly verify SSL/TLS server certificates. Someone controlling a network path could impersonate the server and intercept sensitive information sent by the app. The source bundle does not identify a vendor patch or current exploitation. Exposure is likely limited to devices that installed Xinhua International Android app version 5.5.0 or closely related builds. Organizations should treat the affected-product metadata as incomplete and verify by package name and installed version. Prioritize if employees used this app for sensitive communications or in high-risk network environments. The business risk is confidentiality loss, but urgency is constrained by old publication date, incomplete severity data, and no cited active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Inventory Android devices for package org.xinhua.xnews_international and version 5.5.0.; Remove the app where it is not business-required.; Check vendor or app-store guidance for fixed versions before continued use..

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Jun 14, 2026, 06:22 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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