How severe is CVE-2015-5208?

CVE-2015-5208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2015-5208 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5208?

CVE-2015-5208 affects Apache Cordova. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5208?

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

When was CVE-2015-5208 published?

CVE-2015-5208 was published on 2016-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5208

CVE-2015-5208 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Cordova with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.4)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (91st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apache Cordova
Published: 2016-05-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Cordova iOS before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary plugins via a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5208?: Apache Cordova iOS before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary plugins via a link.
How severe is CVE-2015-5208?: CVE-2015-5208 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2015-5208 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (91st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5208?: CVE-2015-5208 affects Apache Cordova. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5208?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5208 published?: CVE-2015-5208 was published on 2016-05-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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