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 v3.0 8.2 HIGH
CVSS v2.0 5.8 MEDIUM

8.2^/10

CVSS v3.0 : HIGH

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 4.7

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required NONE

User Interaction REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

5.8^/10

CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 4.9

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact NONE

References

Link	Resource
https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-18426	Vendor Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157097/WhatsApp-Desktop-0.3.9308-Cross-Site-Scripting.html

Configurations

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Information

Published : 2020-01-21 21:15

Updated : 2020-04-06 21:15

NVD link : CVE-2019-18426

Mitre link : CVE-2019-18426

JSON object : View

Products Affected

whatsapp

whatsapp_for_desktop
whatsapp

CWE

CWE-79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

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