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CVE-2019-18426

8.2 HIGH 68% exploit odds exploited in the wild Fix listed XSS Device

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability
Can be exploited over the network without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of data exposure.
In the wild
CISA lists this as exploited in real attacks. Treat as urgent.
Fix
A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

  1. ReservedThe CVE id was reserved by its CNA
  2. PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
  3. 2022-05-23 Exploited in the wildAdded to CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list
  4. 2022-06-13 Remediation deadlineCISA's due date for federal agencies to fix it
  5. Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Details

Published
Last modified
Added to CISA KEV
2022-05-23
Exploit probability
67.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness
CWE-79 · Cross-site scripting
Record status
Analyzed

Affected

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 8.2

Attack vector
Network
Complexity
Low
Privileges needed
None
User interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record