CVE-2020-11990

Name: CVE-2020-11990
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-01T17:15:13.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.73%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-11990 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.73%

49.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apache	Cordova	4.1.0

References

http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN59779918/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://cordova.apache.org/news/2020/09/18/camera-plugin-release.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN59779918/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://cordova.apache.org/news/2020/09/18/camera-plugin-release.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 1, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-11990?

How severe is CVE-2020-11990?

CVE-2020-11990 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.73% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-11990?

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