CVE-2014-1884 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass device-resource restrictions in Apache Cordova and PhoneGap apps on Windows Phone via crafted content in iframes or XHR requests.
- 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-2014-1884?
CVE-2014-1884 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 on Windows Phone 7 and 8 do not properly restrict navigation events, which allows remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions via content that is accessed (1) in an IFRAME element or (2) with the XMLHttpRequest method by a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1884?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Adobe Phonegap, Apache Cordova.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1884?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1884 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-1884 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1884 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9vrm-p52c-wm94.