CVE-2012-6636 describes a critical vulnerability in Android API versions prior to 17, affecting the WebView.addJavascriptInterface method. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary Java methods via crafted JavaScript code loaded into a WebView component, impacting applications targeting API level 16 or earlier. With a CVSS score of 6.8 and a FAUCET Risk Score of 99/100, it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, medium complexity, and potential for partial compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Exploit intelligence indicates public Metasploit modules exist, demonstrating its exploitability, although there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this older vulnerability.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 16.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
2.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:2.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
3.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
4.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:google:android_api:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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