Vulnerability Description
After the Android platform is added to Cordova the first time, or after a project is created using the build scripts, the scripts will fetch Gradle on the first build. However, since the default URI is not using https, it is vulnerable to a MiTM and the Gradle executable is not safe. The severity of this issue is high due to the fact that the build scripts immediately start a build after Gradle has been fetched. Developers who are concerned about this issue should install version 6.1.2 or higher of Cordova-Android. If developers are unable to install the latest version, this vulnerability can easily be mitigated by setting the CORDOVA_ANDROID_GRADLE_DISTRIBUTION_URL environment variable to https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-2.14.1-all.zip
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apache | Cordova | < 6.1.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95838Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cordova.apache.org/announcements/2017/01/27/android-612.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95838Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://cordova.apache.org/announcements/2017/01/27/android-612.htmlMitigationVendor Advisory
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-3160?
CVE-2017-3160 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.4 (HIGH). After the Android platform is added to Cordova the first time, or after a project is created using the build scripts, the scripts will fetch Gradle on the first build. However, since the default URI i...
How severe is CVE-2017-3160?
CVE-2017-3160 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-3160?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apache Cordova.