CVE-2020-1902

Name: CVE-2020-1902
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-06T18:15:15.627+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Whatsapp	Whatsapp	>= 2.20.108, <= 2.20.140
Whatsapp	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: Oct 6, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1902?

How severe is CVE-2020-1902?

CVE-2020-1902 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1902?

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.

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Source: NVD / NIST