VDB-87121 · CVE-2015-5208 · ID 136839

Apache Cordova iOS up to 3.x Plugin input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apache Cordova iOS up to 3.x. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component Plugin Handler. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2015-5208. There is not any exploit available. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apache Cordova iOS up to 3.x. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown processing of the component Plugin Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Apache Cordova iOS before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary plugins via a link.

The weakness was released 05/09/2016 (Website). The advisory is shared at cordova.apache.org. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2015-5208. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 4.0.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at SecurityFocus (BID 88797†). Entry connected to this vulnerability is available at VDB-87120. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

Productinfo

Vendor

Apache

Name

Cordova iOS

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.apache.org/

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.7

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 7.0
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NVD Base Score: 4.4
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Cordova iOS 4.0.0

Timelineinfo

07/01/2015 🔍
05/09/2016 +313 days 🔍
05/09/2016 +0 days 🔍
05/10/2016 +1 days 🔍
08/17/2022 +2290 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apache.org

Advisory: 136839
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2015-5208 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2015-5208
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-87121
SecurityFocus: 88797

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Entryinfo

Created: 05/10/2016 10:29
Updated: 08/17/2022 22:34
Changes: 05/10/2016 10:29 (39), 05/10/2016 10:31 (10), 08/17/2022 22:20 (4), 08/17/2022 22:34 (11)
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Cache ID: 216:64D:103

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.