How severe is CVE-2012-6636?

CVE-2012-6636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2012-6636 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2012-6636?

CVE-2012-6636 primarily affects Google Android Api. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2012-6636?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2012-6636 published?

CVE-2012-6636 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2012-6636

CVE-2012-6636 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android Api with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 41% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 41% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Google Android Api
Published: 2014-03-03
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The Android API before 17 does not properly restrict the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary methods of Java objects by using the Java Reflection API within crafted JavaScript code that is loaded into the WebView component in an application targeted to API level 16 or earlier, a related issue to CVE-2013-4710.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-6636?: The Android API before 17 does not properly restrict the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary methods of Java objects by using the Java Reflection API within crafted JavaScript code that is loaded into the WebView component in an application targeted to API level 16 or earlier, a related issue to CVE-2013-4710.
How severe is CVE-2012-6636?: CVE-2012-6636 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-6636 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 41% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-6636?: CVE-2012-6636 primarily affects Google Android Api. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-6636?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-6636 published?: CVE-2012-6636 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:12.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:13.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:14.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:15.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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