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CVE-2014-1884

7.5 · HIGH

Apache Cordova 3.3.0 and earlier and Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 and earlier on Windows Phone 7 and 8 do not properly restrict navigation events, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended device-re…

Published Mar 3, 2014apacheCWE-264EPSS 8.20%

Overview

CVE-2014-1884 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 on Windows Phone 7 and 8 do not properly restrict navigation events, 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.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
apachecordova0Affected
adobephonegap0Affected

References

Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/9Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/124954/apachecordovaphonegap-bypass.txtRefseclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Jan/96Refwww.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ndss14nofrak.pdfRefwww.internetsociety.org/ndss2014/programme#session3Refopenwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/9Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/124954/apachecordovaphonegap-bypass.txtRefseclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Jan/96Refwww.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ndss14nofrak.pdfRefwww.internetsociety.org/ndss2014/programme#session3

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1884?

CVE-2014-1884 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-2014-1884?

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-2014-1884?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2014-1884?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2014-1884 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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