CVE-2019-18426

Summary

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 Software

Weaknesses

• CWE-79: Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') (CWE-79)

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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

CISA ADP Vulnrichment

• SSVC:
• Exploitation: active
  • Automatable: no
  • Technical Impact: partial

Additional References

• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-18426

References

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

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