3.3
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2020-11990

First published: Tue Dec 01 2020(Updated: )

We have resolved a security issue in the camera plugin that could have affected certain Cordova (Android) applications. An attacker who could install (or lead the victim to install) a specially crafted (or malicious) Android application would be able to access pictures taken with the app externally.

Credit: security@apache.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apache Cordova=4.1.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2020-11990?

    CVE-2020-11990 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2020-11990?

    To fix CVE-2020-11990, upgrade the Apache Cordova camera plugin to the latest version.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2020-11990?

    CVE-2020-11990 affects applications built with Apache Cordova version 4.1.0 for Android.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2020-11990 enable?

    CVE-2020-11990 allows an attacker to access pictures taken by the app if they can convince the user to install a malicious application.

  • When was CVE-2020-11990 disclosed?

    CVE-2020-11990 was disclosed on September 18, 2020.

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