HIGH CISA KEV

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
5/23/2022
Patch Due Date
6/13/2022
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
1/21/2020

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 6/13/2022.

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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