CVE-2014-1881

7.5 · HIGH

Published Mar 3, 2014 apache CWE-264 EPSS 11.21% (96th pctl) AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Overview

CVE-2014-1881 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache cordova. It was published on March 3, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Apache Cordova 3.3.0 and earlier and Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions of an event-based bridge via a crafted library clone that leverages IFRAME script execution and waits a certain amount of time for an OnJsPrompt handler return value as an alternative to correct synchronization.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from apache. Update cordova to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
apache	cordova	0	Affected
adobe	phonegap	0	Affected

References

Ref openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/9 Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/124954/apachecordovaphonegap-bypass.txt Ref seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Jan/96 Ref www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ndss14nofrak.pdf Ref www.internetsociety.org/ndss2014/programme#session3 Ref openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/9 Ref packetstormsecurity.com/files/124954/apachecordovaphonegap-bypass.txt Ref seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Jan/96 Ref www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ndss14nofrak.pdf Ref www.internetsociety.org/ndss2014/programme#session3

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-1881?

CVE-2014-1881 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting apache cordova. It was published on March 3, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-1881?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-1881?

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