Apache Cordova iOS up to 3.x URL Whitelist access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Apache Cordova iOS up to 3.x. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component URL Whitelist. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5207. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Cordova iOS up to 3.x. Affected is an unknown code block of the component URL Whitelist. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Apache Cordova iOS before 4.0.0 might allow attackers to bypass a URL whitelist protection mechanism in an app and load arbitrary resources by leveraging unspecified methods.

The weakness was published 05/09/2016 by Muneaki Nishimura (Website). The advisory is shared for download at cordova.apache.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2015-5207 since 07/01/2015. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 4.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 88764†). Similar entry is available at VDB-87121. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cordova iOS 4.0.0

Timelineinfo

07/01/2015 🔍
04/27/2016 +301 days 🔍
05/09/2016 +12 days 🔍
05/09/2016 +0 days 🔍
05/10/2016 +1 days 🔍
08/17/2022 +2290 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: 136840
Researcher: Muneaki Nishimura
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2015-5207 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5207
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87120
SecurityFocus: 88764 - Apache Cordova iOS CVE-2015-5207 Multiple Security Bypass Vulnerabilities

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2016 10:29
Updated: 08/17/2022 22:11
Changes: 05/10/2016 10:29 (59), 11/23/2018 08:11 (5), 08/17/2022 22:11 (4)
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