Apache Cordova-Android up to 4.0 Javascript Whitelist access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as critical has been detected in Apache Cordova-Android up to 4.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Javascript Whitelist. This manipulation causes access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-5256. There is not any exploit available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at SecurityFocus (BID 77677†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-54837†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-79294. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

• Apache

Name

• Cordova-Android

Version

• 4.0

License

• open-source

Website

• Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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CVSSv3info

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

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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ATT&CK: 🔍

Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Cordova-Android 4.1.0

Timelineinfo

07/01/2015 🔍
11/20/2015 +142 days 🔍
11/23/2015 +3 days 🔍
11/23/2015 +0 days 🔍
11/23/2015 +0 days 🔍
11/24/2015 +1 days 🔍
12/08/2015 +14 days 🔍
06/27/2022 +2393 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: 134497
Researcher: Muneaki Nishimura (DiGiT)
Organization: Sony
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-5256 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5256
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-79291
SecurityFocus: 77677 - Apache Cordova For Android CVE-2015-5256 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 54837 - Apache Cordova for Android <=3.7.2 Remote Security Bypass via a Crafted URI, Medium

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Entryinfo

Created: 11/24/2015 09:21
Updated: 06/27/2022 15:54
Changes: 11/24/2015 09:21 (50), 05/11/2018 13:05 (12), 06/27/2022 15:54 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103

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