CVE-2017-3160

Description

After the Android platform is added to Cordova the first time, or after a project is created using the build scripts, the scripts will fetch Gradle on the first build. However, since the default URI is not using https, it is vulnerable to a MiTM and the Gradle executable is not safe. The severity of this issue is high due to the fact that the build scripts immediately start a build after Gradle has been fetched. Developers who are concerned about this issue should install version 6.1.2 or higher of Cordova-Android. If developers are unable to install the latest version, this vulnerability can easily be mitigated by setting the CORDOVA_ANDROID_GRADLE_DISTRIBUTION_URL environment variable to https://services.gradle.org/distributions/gradle-2.14.1-all.zip

7.4

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.82% Top 30%

Vendor Advisory apache.org

Affected: Apache Software Foundation Apache Cordova Android

References

Link	Tags
https://cordova.apache.org/announcements/2017/01/27/android-612.html	mitigation vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95838	third party advisory vdb entry
https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpuapr2020.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-3160?: CVE-2017-3160 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-3160?: To fix CVE-2017-3160, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-3160 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-3160 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-3160?: CVE-2017-3160 affects Apache Software Foundation Apache Cordova Android.

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