CVE-2016-6799: Information Exposure in cordova-android
Summary
CVE-2016-6799: Information Exposure in cordova-android. Affects cordova-android versions < 6.0.0. Fixed in 6.0.0. How to fix ↓
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Background
cordova-android is an npm package that provides a platform for building mobile applications using Apache Cordova. It allows developers to create cross-platform mobile apps using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. cordova-android is a key component of the Cordova framework and is widely used in mobile app development.
However, versions of cordova-android prior to 6.0.0 are vulnerable to an information exposure issue. The application logs messages using the Log class, which stores the logged data in circular buffers on the device. By default, a maximum of four 16 KB rotated logs are kept in addition to the current log. This logged data can be read by any application installed on the device, potentially exposing sensitive information logged by other applications.
Vulnerability Detail
The vulnerability in cordova-android (CVE-2016-6799) allows any application installed on the device to read data logged by other applications. This is due to the lack of sandboxing of log data per application in Android versions prior to 4.1 (Jelly Bean). The application logs messages using the Log class, and these messages are stored in circular buffers on the device. The logged data can be accessed using Logcat on the device, providing unauthorized access to potentially sensitive information.
The impact of this vulnerability can be significant as it can expose sensitive data logged by other applications, including user credentials, personal information, and other sensitive data. This can lead to unauthorized access, identity theft, and other security breaches.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
6.0.0
This is the first release that contains the fix.
npm install cordova-android@6.0.0Tip — Not sure which version your app runs? Vulert can match this fix to it. Scan free →
Conclusion
The vulnerability in cordova-android (CVE-2016-6799) exposes sensitive information logged by applications to unauthorized access. To mitigate this vulnerability, it is crucial to upgrade to version 6.0.0 or later of cordova-android. This ensures that the application's log data is properly secured and inaccessible to other applications. For further support on vulnerability remediation, please contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
cordova-android is an npm package that provides a platform for building mobile applications using Apache Cordova. It allows developers to create cross-platform mobile apps using web technologies such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
The vulnerability allows any application installed on the device to read data logged by other applications. This can expose sensitive information, including user credentials and personal data, leading to unauthorized access and potential security breaches.
Versions of cordova-android prior to 6.0.0 are affected by this vulnerability.
To fix this vulnerability, it is recommended to upgrade to version 6.0.0 or later of cordova-android.
No specific workaround is available for this vulnerability. Upgrading to the latest version of cordova-android is the recommended solution.
