CVE-2020-1902
Last modified
CVE-2020-1902 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A user running a quick search on a highly forwarded message on WhatsApp for Android from v2.20.108 to v2.20.140 or WhatsApp Business for Android from v2.20.35 to v2.20.49 could have been sent to the Google service over plain HTTP.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A user running a quick search on a highly forwarded message on WhatsApp for Android from v2.20.108 to v2.20.140 or WhatsApp Business for Android from v2.20.35 to v2.20.49 could have been sent to the Google service over plain HTTP.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| >= 2.20.108, <= 2.20.140 | ||
| Whatsapp Business | >= 2.20.35, <= 2.20.49 |
References
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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