How severe is CVE-2020-11990?

CVE-2020-11990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2020-11990 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-11990?

CVE-2020-11990 affects Apache Cordova. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11990?

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

When was CVE-2020-11990 published?

CVE-2020-11990 was published on 2020-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-11990

CVE-2020-11990 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apache Cordova with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.3)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Apache Cordova
Published: 2020-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

We have resolved a security issue in the camera plugin that could have affected certain Cordova (Android) applications. An attacker who could install (or lead the victim to install) a specially crafted (or malicious) Android application would be able to access pictures taken with the app externally.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-11990?: We have resolved a security issue in the camera plugin that could have affected certain Cordova (Android) applications. An attacker who could install (or lead the victim to install) a specially crafted (or malicious) Android application would be able to access pictures taken with the app externally.
How severe is CVE-2020-11990?: CVE-2020-11990 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.3, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2020-11990 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-11990?: CVE-2020-11990 affects Apache Cordova. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-11990?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-11990 published?: CVE-2020-11990 was published on 2020-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:apache:cordova:4.1.0:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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