KEV · Actively exploited
CVE-2019-18426
HIGH 8.2
KEV
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.
Attack vector : Network
No privileges required
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS
67.86%
exploit likely
percentile 99.3%
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Added to KEV
- 2022-05-23
- Remediation deadline
- 2022-06-13
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- Ransomware
- Unknown (not documented by CISA)
Tracked apps referencing this CVE
For each app: the affected range, the fixing version, and where the tracked app stands today.
Vulnerable CPE configurations (1)
| Vendor | Product | Platform | Versions | CPE 2.3 URI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
whatsapp iOS
|
iOS | <2.20.10 | cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:* |