How severe is CVE-2015-5256?

CVE-2015-5256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-5256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5256?

CVE-2015-5256 affects Apache Cordova. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5256?

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

When was CVE-2015-5256 published?

CVE-2015-5256 was published on 2015-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5256

CVE-2015-5256 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apache Cordova with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-264.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (90th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Apache Cordova
Published: 2015-11-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apache Cordova-Android before 4.1.0, when an application relies on a remote server, improperly implements a JavaScript whitelist protection mechanism, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted URI.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5256?: Apache Cordova-Android before 4.1.0, when an application relies on a remote server, improperly implements a JavaScript whitelist protection mechanism, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via a crafted URI.
How severe is CVE-2015-5256?: CVE-2015-5256 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-5256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (90th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5256?: CVE-2015-5256 affects Apache Cordova. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-5256 published?: CVE-2015-5256 was published on 2015-11-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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