QID 630951

Date Published: 2024-03-18

QID 630951: WhatsApp for iOS Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerability

A vulnerability in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to 0.3.9309 when paired with WhatsApp for iPhone versions prior to 2.20.10 allows cross-site scripting and local file reading. Exploiting the vulnerability requires the victim to click a link preview from a specially crafted text message.

On successful exploitation, it could allow an attacker to execute code.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5.8 severity.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest packages which contain a patch. Refer to CVE-2019-18426 to address this issue and obtain more information.

Vendor References

CVE-2019-18426 - nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18426

CVEs related to QID 630951

CVE-2019-18426 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
CVE-2019-18426	iOS		nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18426

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