Vulnerability in Apache Cordova

CVE-2015-5256

Apache Cordova-Android before 4.1.0, when an application relies on a remote server, improperly implements a JavaScript whitelist protection mechanism, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted URI.

EPSS: 0.042 (89.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5256?
CVE-2015-5256 is a vulnerability in Apache Cordova, classified under CWE-264. Published 2015-11-23.
Is CVE-2015-5256 known to be exploited?
5 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.