CVE-2014-3501 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass HTTP whitelists in Apache Cordova Android apps by using JavaScript to open WebSocket connections, requiring user interaction.
- 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-2014-3501?
CVE-2014-3501 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Nov 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 Android before 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to bypass the HTTP whitelist and connect to arbitrary servers by using JavaScript to open WebSocket connections through WebView.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3501?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apache Cordova.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3501?
No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3501 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2014-3501 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3501 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vp93-66cx-hjwr.