CVE-2019-18426
WhatsApp Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability is confirmed as actively exploited and is listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
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CISA notes
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18426
Description
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.
Severity
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:NAffected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Desktop | 0.3.9309 unspecified to <0.3.9309 |
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