CVE-2019-0219
CVE-2019-0219 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apache Cordova Inappbrowser with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Apache Cordova Inappbrowser
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
A website running in the InAppBrowser webview on Android could execute arbitrary JavaScript in the main application's webview using a specially crafted gap-iab: URI.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-0219?
- A website running in the InAppBrowser webview on Android could execute arbitrary JavaScript in the main application's webview using a specially crafted gap-iab: URI.
- How severe is CVE-2019-0219?
- CVE-2019-0219 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2019-0219 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-0219?
- CVE-2019-0219 primarily affects Apache Cordova Inappbrowser. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-0219?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2019-0219 published?
- CVE-2019-0219 was published on 2020-01-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/11/28/1
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/197482d5ab80c0bff4a5ec16e1b0466df38389d9a4b5331d777f14fc%40%3Cdev.cordova.apache.org%3E
- https://lists.apache.org/thread/4vtg0trdrh5203dktt4f3vkd5z2d5ndj
- https://www.oracle.com//security-alerts/cpujul2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuApr2021.html
- https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2022.html
Affected products (8)
- cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova_inappbrowser:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:instantis_enterprisetrack:17.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:instantis_enterprisetrack:17.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:instantis_enterprisetrack:17.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:16.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:17.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:18.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:oracle:retail_xstore_point_of_service:19.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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