CVE-2014-3501 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

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.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vp93-66cx-hjwr.

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