CVE-2020-1904
Last modified
CVE-2020-1904 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A path validation issue in WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.61 and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.20.61 could have allowed for directory traversal overwriting files when sending specially crafted docx, xlsx, and pptx files as attachments to messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A path validation issue in WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.20.61 and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.20.61 could have allowed for directory traversal overwriting files when sending specially crafted docx, xlsx, and pptx files as attachments to messages.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.20.61 | ||
| Whatsapp Business | < 2.20.61 |
References
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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