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HIGH 8.2 KEV

CVE-2019-18426

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.

CVSS v3 CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
EPSS 61.0% percentile 98.3%

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Added to KEV
2022-05-23
Remediation deadline
2022-06-13
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Ransomware
No

Affected tracked apps

Vulnerable CPE configurations

Vendor Product Versions
whatsapp whatsapp
iOS
<2.20.10
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