Vulnerability identifier: #VU60024

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-16202

CWE-ID: CWE-22

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Ionic

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

cordova-plugin-ionic-webview: 1.1.9 - 2.0.1

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External links
http://github.com/ionic-team/cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN69812763/index.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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