Security restrictions bypass in Camera plugin for Apache Cordova

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU48807

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 2.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-11990

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a malicious applications to gain access to sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists within the Camera plugin for Apache Cordova due to application does not properly impose security restrictions. A malicious application can gain unauthorized access to pictures taken with the app externally.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cordova-plugin-camera: 4.0.0 - 4.2.0

External links

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN59779918/index.html
http://cordova.apache.org/news/2020/09/18/camera-plugin-release.html

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.