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
- Apache Cordova
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- secalert@redhat.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_MISC)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_JVNDB, third-party-advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- secalert@redhat.com (x_refsource_JVN, third-party-advisory)
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.