CVE-2020-1908
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CVE-2020-1908 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.6/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper authorization of the Screen Lock feature in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.20.100 could have permitted use of Siri to interact with the WhatsApp application even after the phone was locked.. EPSS estimates a 0.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Improper authorization of the Screen Lock feature in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS prior to v2.20.100 could have permitted use of Siri to interact with the WhatsApp application even after the phone was locked.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.20.100 | ||
| Whatsapp Business | < 2.20.100 |
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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