CVE-2019-11928

Name: CVE-2019-11928
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-09-03T21:15:10.423+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 1.00%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-11928 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An input validation issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed cross-site scripting upon clicking on a link from a specially crafted live location message.. EPSS estimates a 1.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An input validation issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed cross-site scripting upon clicking on a link from a specially crafted live location message.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.00%

58.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Whatsapp	Whatsapp Desktop	< 0.3.4932

References

https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory
https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 3, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-11928?

An input validation issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed cross-site scripting upon clicking on a link from a specially crafted live location message.

How severe is CVE-2019-11928?

CVE-2019-11928 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.00% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-11928?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2019-11928?

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Source: NVD / NIST