CVE-2014-1881 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass device-resource restrictions in Apache Cordova and Adobe PhoneGap by exploiting a synchronization flaw in the event-based bridge.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2014-1881?

CVE-2014-1881 is a high-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 3 Mar 2014. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Apache Cordova 3.3.0 and earlier and Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions of an event-based bridge via a crafted library clone that leverages IFRAME script execution and waits a certain amount of time for an OnJsPrompt handler return value as an alternative to correct synchronization.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1881?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Adobe Phonegap, Apache Cordova.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1881?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1881 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2014-1881 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1881 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qjxm-w9fw-977v.

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