CVE-2014-1887 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary JavaScript and steal geolocation data via malicious websites in the BarFinder Android app.
- 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-2014-1887?
CVE-2014-1887 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting 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
The DrinkedIn BarFinder application for Android, when Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 or earlier is used, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code, and consequently obtain sensitive fine-geolocation information, by leveraging control over one of a number of adult sites, as demonstrated by (1) freelifetimecheating.com and (2) www.babesroulette.com.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-1887?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Drinkedin Drinkedin Barfinder.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1887?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-1887 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2014-1887 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-1887 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-83x3-rc6h-hh59.