CVE-2020-1910

Name: CVE-2020-1910
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-02-02T20:15:11.97+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 5.12%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-1910 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A missing bounds check in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.21.1.13 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.1.13 could have allowed out-of-bounds read and write if a user applied specific image filters to a specially crafted image and sent the resulting image.. EPSS estimates a 5.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A missing bounds check in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.21.1.13 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.21.1.13 could have allowed out-of-bounds read and write if a user applied specific image filters to a specially crafted image and sent the resulting image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

5.12%

91.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Whatsapp	Whatsapp	< 2.21.1.13
Whatsapp	Whatsapp Business	< 2.21.1.13

References

https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Vendor Advisory
https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Feb 2, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-1910?

How severe is CVE-2020-1910?

CVE-2020-1910 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-1910?

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