CVE-2020-1905

Name: CVE-2020-1905
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-06T18:15:16.58+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.63%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1905 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Media ContentProvider URIs used for opening attachments in other apps were generated sequentially prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.20.185, which could have allowed a malicious third party app chosen to open the file to guess the URIs for previously opened attachments until the opener app is terminated.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Media ContentProvider URIs used for opening attachments in other apps were generated sequentially prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.20.185, which could have allowed a malicious third party app chosen to open the file to guess the URIs for previously opened attachments until the opener app is terminated.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.63%

45.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Whatsapp	Whatsapp	< 2.20.185

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-2020-1905?

How severe is CVE-2020-1905?

CVE-2020-1905 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1905?

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