HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2018-16202
HIGH

CVE-2018-16202

CWE-22Published: January 9, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.6
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Directory traversal vulnerability in cordova-plugin-ionic-webview versions prior to 2.2.0 (not including 2.0.0-beta.0, 2.0.0-beta.1, 2.0.0-beta.2, and 2.1.0-0) allows remote attackers to access arbitrary files via unspecified vectors.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2018-16202 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 8.6.

The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeChanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

ionicframework1 product(s)
ionic web view
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
Exploit-DB
Offensive Security exploit database
GitHub PoC Search
Community PoC repositories
Rapid7 / Metasploit
Metasploit module search
PacketStorm
Security advisories & exploits
NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
MITRE CVE
CVE Program entry
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Official Patches & Advisories

ADVISORYhttp://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN60497148/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ionic-team/cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
ADVISORYhttps://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN69812763/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.npmjs.com/advisories/746
ADVISORYhttp://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN60497148/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://github.com/ionic-team/cordova-plugin-ionic-webview
ADVISORYhttps://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN69812763/index.html
ADVISORYhttps://www.npmjs.com/advisories/746

All References (8)

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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN60497148/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ionic-team/cordova-plugin-ionic-webviewThird Party Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN69812763/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/746Third Party Advisory
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http://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN60497148/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://github.com/ionic-team/cordova-plugin-ionic-webviewThird Party Advisory
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https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN69812763/index.htmlThird Party Advisory
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https://www.npmjs.com/advisories/746Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2018-16202
CVSS Score8.6 / 10
SeverityHIGH
WeaknessCWE-22
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 9, 2019

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Recommended Actions

  • →Apply vendor patches immediately
  • →Monitor CVE-2018-16202 in threat intel feeds
  • →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.
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