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HIGH SEVERITY
CVE-2019-18426 Meta Platforms · WhatsApp

WhatsApp Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH
8.2 / 10
Minimal Risk Critical
Vector Specification
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N
Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

55.27 %
Predictive Probability
Percentile Rank
98.0 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 98.0% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

May 23, 2022

Remediation Due

Jun 13, 2022

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

A vulnerability in WhatsApp Desktop when paired with WhatsApp for iPhone allows cross-site scripting and local file reading.

Remediation Directive

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

External Intelligence