CVE-2015-1835: apache cordova Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 5.3v3.0MediumModified
Published 27-10-2017Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2015-1835 is a medium (CVSS 5.3) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in apache cordova. EPSS estimates a 5.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 93.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
5.3/10
010
Medium · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
5.91%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1reference
Timeline
- 27-10-2017PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Apache Cordova Android before 3.7.2 and 4.x before 4.0.2, when an application does not set explicit values in config.xml, allows remote attackers to modify undefined secondary configuration variables (preferences) via a crafted intent: URL.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsMedium 5.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:NSourcesSingle source
Low 2.6Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
5.91%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
93%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 5.91% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score5.91%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (blog.trendmicro.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Apache1 product
- cordova≤ 3.7.1 | 4.0.0 | 4.0.1
1 vendor · 1 product
References
3 links- blog.trendmicro.com/trendlabs-security-intelligence/…X Refsource MISCExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- cordova.apache.org/announcements/2015/05/26/android-402.htmlX Refsource CONFIRMRelease NotesVendor Advisory