Apache Cordova-Android up to 4.0 Javascript Whitelist access control
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A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Cordova-Android up to 4.0. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component Javascript Whitelist. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-264. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:
Apache Cordova-Android before 4.1.0, when an application relies on a remote server, improperly implements a JavaScript whitelist protection mechanism, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted URI.
The weakness was released 11/23/2015 by Muneaki Nishimura (DiGiT) with Sony (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at cordova.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5256 since 07/01/2015. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.
Upgrading to version 4.1.0 eliminates this vulnerability.
Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at 79294.
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CPE 2.3
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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploiting
Class: Access controlCWE: CWE-264
ATT&CK: T1068
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Remote: Yes
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Status: Not defined
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Countermeasures
Recommended: UpgradeStatus: 🔍
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Upgrade: Cordova-Android 4.1.0
Timeline
07/01/2015 🔍11/20/2015 🔍
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Sources
Vendor: apache.orgAdvisory: 134497
Researcher: Muneaki Nishimura (DiGiT)
Organization: Sony
Status: Not defined
CVE: CVE-2015-5256 (🔍)
Vulnerability Center: 54837 - Apache Cordova for Android <=3.7.2 Remote Security Bypass via a Crafted URI, Medium
SecurityFocus: 77677 - Apache Cordova For Android CVE-2015-5256 Security Bypass Vulnerability
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Entry
Created: 11/24/2015 09:21Updated: 06/27/2022 15:54
Changes: 11/24/2015 09:21 (50), 05/11/2018 13:05 (12), 06/27/2022 15:54 (3)
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