Arbitrary Code Execution Affecting cordova-android package, versions <4.1.1
Threat Intelligence
EPSS
0.24% (63rd
percentile)
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Test your applications- Snyk ID npm:cordova-android:20151120-1
- published 21 Jun 2017
- disclosed 19 Nov 2015
- credit Muneaki Nishimura
Introduced: 19 Nov 2015
CVE-2015-5256 Open this link in a new tabHow to fix?
Upgrade cordova-android to version 4.1.1 or higher.
Overview
cordova-android is an Android application library that allows for Cordova-based projects to be built for the Android Platform.
Affected versions of the package are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution. When an application relies on a remote server, improperly implements a JavaScript whitelist protection mechanism. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted URI.
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