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HIGH

CVE-2021-40180

CVSS v3

7.5

HIGH

EPSS Score

1.4 %

exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

—

SSVC status

Description

In the WeChat application 8.0.10 for Android and iOS, a mini program can obtain sensitive information from a user's address book via wx.searchContacts.

Technical details

Published
2022-07-26

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-40180?

In the WeChat application 8.0.10 for Android and iOS, a mini program can obtain sensitive information from a user's address book via wx.searchContacts.

Is CVE-2021-40180 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-40180 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 1.4% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-40180?

CVE-2021-40180 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.5 (HIGH severity).

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