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.
Cross-site Scripting
ProviderTypeBase ScoreAtk. VectorAtk. ComplexityPriv. RequiredVector
NISTNIST
8.2 HIGH
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
facebookCNA
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CVEADP
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CISA-ADPADP
8.2 HIGH
NETWORK
LOW
NONE
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
Base Score
CVSS 3.x
EPSS Score
Percentile: 97%
VendorProductVersion
whatsappwhatsapp_for_desktop
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< 0.3.9309
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= Vulnerable software versions
Common Weakness Enumeration
References
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