QID 980772

QID 980772: Nodejs (npm) Security Update for cordova-plugin-ionic-webview (GHSA-xwjh-cp99-cj8q)

Versions of `cordova-plugin-ionic-webview` prior to 2.2.0 are vulnerable to Path Traversal, allowing attackers access to OS local files that should be inaccessible by third-party applications. The package launches a webserver listening on http://localhost:8080 without restricting access of the app itself, thus escaping the iOS application sandbox and accessing local files.

## Recommendation

Upgrade to version 2.2.0

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-xwjh-cp99-cj8q for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-xwjh-cp99-cj8q - github.com/advisories/GHSA-xwjh-cp99-cj8q

CVEs related to QID 980772

CVE-2018-16202 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-xwjh-cp99-cj8q	cordova-plugin-ionic-webview		github.com/advisories/GHSA-xwjh-cp99-cj8q

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