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CVE-2017-3160

7.4 · HIGH

After the Android platform is added to Cordova the first time, or after a project is created using the build scripts, the scripts will fetch Gradle on the first build.

Published Feb 1, 2018EPSS 3.75%

Overview

CVE-2017-3160 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 1, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

After the Android platform is added to Cordova the first time, or after a project is created using the build scripts, the scripts will fetch Gradle on the first build. However, since the default URI is not using https, it is vulnerable to a MiTM and the Gradle executable is not safe. The severity of this issue is high due to the fact that the build scripts immediately start a build after Gradle has been fetched. Developers who are concerned about this issue should install version 6.1.2 or higher of Cordova-Android. If developers are unable to install the latest version, this vulnerability can easily be mitigated by setting the CORDOVA_ANDROID_GRADLE_DISTRIBUTION_URL environment variable to https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-2.14.1-all.zip

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95838Refcordova.apache.org/announcements/2017/01/27/android-612.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.htmlRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/95838Refcordova.apache.org/announcements/2017/01/27/android-612.htmlRefwww.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-3160?

CVE-2017-3160 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on February 1, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-3160?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.4, 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-2017-3160?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. 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-2017-3160?

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