CVE-2014-1881

CVE-2014-1881 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apache Cordova with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

• Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
• EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
• Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
• Weakness: CWE-264
• Affected product: Apache Cordova
• Published: 2014-03-03
• Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Cordova 3.3.0 and earlier and Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions of an event-based bridge via a crafted library clone that leverages IFRAME script execution and waits a certain amount of time for an OnJsPrompt handler return value as an alternative to correct synchronization.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1881?

Apache Cordova 3.3.0 and earlier and Adobe PhoneGap 2.9.0 and earlier allow remote attackers to bypass intended device-resource restrictions of an event-based bridge via a crafted library clone that leverages IFRAME script execution and waits a certain amount of time for an OnJsPrompt handler return value as an alternative to correct synchronization.

How severe is CVE-2014-1881?

CVE-2014-1881 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2014-1881 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-1881?

CVE-2014-1881 primarily affects Apache Cordova. In total, 29 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-1881?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2014-1881 published?

CVE-2014-1881 was published on 2014-03-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

• http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/02/07/9
• http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/124954/apachecordovaphonegap-bypass.txt
• http://seclists.org/bugtraq/2014/Jan/96
• http://www.cs.utexas.edu/~shmat/shmat_ndss14nofrak.pdf
• http://www.internetsociety.org/ndss2014/programme#session3

Affected products (29)

• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:3.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:3.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:3.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:3.1.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:3.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:3.2.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:3.3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.0.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.2.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.2.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.3.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.3.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.4.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.5.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.6.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.7.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:adobe:phonegap:2.9.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*

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