high8.2Known exploitedPublic exploit code
CVE-2019-18426
WhatsApp Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability
Exploited in the wild
This vulnerability is on a Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalogue, added 2022-05-23. Federal due date: 2022-06-13.
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Public exploit code
Working exploit or proof of concept code has been published for this vulnerability. Treat unpatched systems as at risk.
- WhatsApp Desktop 0.3.9308 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting2020-04-06 · webapps · multiple
Impact
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 products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
before 0.3.9309 before 2.20.10 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- CISA KEV catalog
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157097/WhatsApp-Desktop-0.3.9308-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-18426
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157097/WhatsApp-Desktop-0.3.9308-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-18426
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-18426