CVE-2019-18426
CVSS v3
8.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
55.3 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2022-05-23
- Patch Due Date
- 2022-06-13
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-01-21
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-48295
Frequently asked questions
What is 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.
Is CVE-2019-18426 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2019-18426 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2022-06-13.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-18426?
CVE-2019-18426 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.2 (HIGH severity).
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