CVE-2018-16202: Path Traversal

Published Jan 9, 2019
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in cordova-plugin-ionic-webview versions prior to 2.2.0 (not including 2.0.0-beta.0, 2.0.0-beta.1, 2.0.0-beta.2, and 2.1.0-0) allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GE Gas Power ToolBoxST OSC<07.09.07
07.09.07
Ionicframework Ionic Web View Cordova<=1.2.1
Ionicframework Ionic Web View Cordova>=2.0.1<2.2.0
Ionicframework Ionic Web View Cordova=2.0.0

Event History

Jan 9, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-16202?

CVE-2018-16202 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-16202?

To fix CVE-2018-16202, upgrade cordova-plugin-ionic-webview to version 2.2.0 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2018-16202 facilitate?

CVE-2018-16202 can facilitate unauthorized access to arbitrary files by remote attackers.

4

Which versions of cordova-plugin-ionic-webview are affected by CVE-2018-16202?

CVE-2018-16202 affects cordova-plugin-ionic-webview versions prior to 2.2.0, except for 2.0.0-beta.0, 2.0.0-beta.1, 2.0.0-beta.2, and 2.1.0-0.

5

What is the main cause of CVE-2018-16202?

The main cause of CVE-2018-16202 is a directory traversal vulnerability in the affected versions of the plugin.

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