CVE-2015-5208: n/a vulnerability

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Older iOS apps built with Apache Cordova iOS before 4.0.0 could let a remote attacker trigger app plugins through a link. That matters because Cordova plugins can bridge web content to native app capabilities. The source bundle does not provide CVSS, CWE, or active exploitation evidence. Likely limited to legacy iOS applications built with Apache Cordova iOS earlier than 4.0.0. Organizations should check mobile app source, lockfiles, build archives, and vendor attestations for Cordova iOS version evidence. Treat this as a legacy mobile application risk. Prioritize any still-distributed iOS app built with Cordova iOS before 4.0.0, especially apps with sensitive native plugins or regulated data access. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Cordova iOS projects to 4.0.0 or later where feasible.; Check the Apache advisory for vendor-supported remediation details.; Inventory legacy iOS apps and third-party mobile applications using Cordova..

Prepared: Jun 13, 2026, 14:44 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: May 9, 2016, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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https://cordova.apache.org/announcements/2016/04/27/security.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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CVE-2015-5208: Apache Cordova iOS before 4.0.0 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary plugins via a link.