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CVE-2019-18426

nvd nist
Published: Jan 21, 2020Modified: Jun 17, 2026CISA KEV

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8.2
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 4.7
Source: NVD

Description

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.

Affected (2)

Products: Whatsapp: Whatsapp
Whatsapp
1 product
Whatsapp
Configuration A
2 vulnerable
Vulnerable SoftwareAffected Versions
Whatsapp
Whatsapp
Before 2.20.10
Whatsapp
Before 0.3.9309

Related CWEs

CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.

References (5)

Source: cve-assign@fb.com
ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: cve-assign@fb.com
Vendor Advisory
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
Source: 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
US Government Resource

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