CVE-2019-18426

KEV
Published: Gen 21, 2020 Last Modified: Ott 24, 2025
ExploitDB:
Other exploit source:
Google Dorks:
HIGH 8,2
Attack Vector: network
Attack Complexity: low
Privileges Required: none
User Interaction: required
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: low
Availability: none
MEDIUM 5,8
Access Vector: network
Access Complexity: medium
Authentication: none
Confidentiality: partial
Integrity: partial
Availability: none

Description

AI Translation Available

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.

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Trend Analysis

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System)

Prevede la probabilità di sfruttamento basata su intelligence sulle minacce e sulle caratteristiche della vulnerabilità.

EPSS Score
0,5328
Percentile
1,0th
Updated

EPSS Score Trend (Last 90 Days)

79

Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')

Stable
Common Consequences
Security Scopes Affected:
Access Control Confidentiality Integrity Availability
Potential Impacts:
Bypass Protection Mechanism Read Application Data Execute Unauthorized Code Or Commands
Applicable Platforms
Technologies: AI/ML, Web Based, Web Server
View CWE Details
Exploit

WhatsApp Desktop 0.3.9308 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

WhatsApp Desktop 0.3.9308 - Persistent Cross-Site Scripting

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Application

Whatsapp by Whatsapp

Version Range Affected
To 2.20.10 (exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
Application

Whatsapp by Whatsapp

Version Range Affected
To 0.3.9309 (exclusive)
cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp:*:*:*:*:desktop:*:*:*
Common Platform Enumeration - Standardized vulnerability identification
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019…
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157097/WhatsApp-Desktop-0.3.9308-Cross-Sit…
https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-18426
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157097/WhatsApp-Desktop-0.3.9308-Cross-Sit…
https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-18426