Apache Cordova InAppBrowser Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

BID:65959

Info

Apache Cordova InAppBrowser Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 65959
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2014-0073
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 03 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Mar 03 2014 12:00AM
Credit: Neil Bergman of Cigital
Vulnerable: Apache Cordova InAppBrowser plugin 0.3.1
Apache Cordova InAppBrowser plugin 0.2
Apache Cordova InAppBrowser plugin 0.1
Apache Cordova 2.9
Apache Cordova 2.8
Apache Cordova 2.7
Apache Cordova 2.6
Not Vulnerable: Apache Cordova InAppBrowser plugin 0.3.2

Discussion

Apache Cordova InAppBrowser Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Cordova InAppBrowser is prone to a remote privilege-escalation vulnerability.

Remote attackers can exploit this issue to gain elevated privileges and perform unauthorized actions.

The following versions are affected:

Cordova InAppBrowser iOS plugin from Cordova 2.6.0 through 2.9.0
Cordova InAppBrowser iOS standalone plugin 0.1.0 through 0.3.1

Exploit / POC

Apache Cordova InAppBrowser Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Apache Cordova InAppBrowser Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Apache Cordova InAppBrowser Remote Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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