Adobe PhoneGap up to 2.5.0 access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Adobe PhoneGap up to 2.5.0. The impacted element is an unknown function. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2014-1883. No exploit exists. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Adobe PhoneGap up to 2.5.0. This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality. 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. CVE summarizes:

Adobe PhoneGap before 2.6.0 on Android uses the shouldOverrideUrlLoading callback instead of the proper shouldInterceptRequest callback, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions via content that is accessed (1) in an IFRAME element or (2) with the XMLHttpRequest method by a crafted application.

The weakness was disclosed 03/02/2014 as not defined mailinglist post (Bugtraq). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2014-1883 since 02/07/2014. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1068 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.5.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.0

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: PhoneGap 2.5.0

Timelineinfo

02/07/2014 🔍
03/02/2014 +23 days 🔍
03/02/2014 +0 days 🔍
03/24/2015 +387 days 🔍
04/13/2025 +3672 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: adobe.com

Advisory: 124954
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-1883 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-1883
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-66502
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/24/2015 15:54
Updated: 04/13/2025 00:26
Changes: 03/24/2015 15:54 (48), 03/07/2019 11:25 (1), 02/03/2022 09:01 (3), 04/13/2025 00:26 (17)
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Cache ID: 216:9C8:103

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