CVE-2014-0072

Name: CVE-2014-0072
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-30T19:29:00.327+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 7.72%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0072 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. ios/CDVFileTransfer.m in the Apache Cordova File-Transfer standalone plugin (org.apache.cordova.file-transfer) before 0.4.2 for iOS and the File-Transfer plugin for iOS from Cordova 2.4.0 through 2.9.0 might allow remote attackers to spoof SSL servers by leveraging a default value of true for the trustAllHosts option.. EPSS estimates a 7.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ios/CDVFileTransfer.m in the Apache Cordova File-Transfer standalone plugin (org.apache.cordova.file-transfer) before 0.4.2 for iOS and the File-Transfer plugin for iOS from Cordova 2.4.0 through 2.9.0 might allow remote attackers to spoof SSL servers by leveraging a default value of true for the trustAllHosts option.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

7.72%

93.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Cordova File Transfer	<= 0.4.1
Apache	Cordova	>= 2.4.0, <= 2.9.0

References

http://d3adend.org/blog/?p=403Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/29Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531335/100/0/threaded
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91561Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-file-transfer/commit/a1d6fc07e8a40c1b2b16f4103c403b30e1089668Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cordova-dev/201403.mbox/%3CCAK_TSXKL9JtkehHC0jEoRwdvVKXt-d5uj40EwNY-Gk3ttX=wJw%40mail.gmail.com%3E
http://d3adend.org/blog/?p=403Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Mar/29Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/531335/100/0/threaded
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/91561Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/apache/cordova-plugin-file-transfer/commit/a1d6fc07e8a40c1b2b16f4103c403b30e1089668Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cordova-dev/201403.mbox/%3CCAK_TSXKL9JtkehHC0jEoRwdvVKXt-d5uj40EwNY-Gk3ttX=wJw%40mail.gmail.com%3E

Timeline

Published: Oct 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0072?

How severe is CVE-2014-0072?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0072 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 7.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0072?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST