CVE-2020-20096

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.38%

Last modified

CVE-2020-20096 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Whatsapp iOS 2.19.80 and prior and Android 2.19.222 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.. EPSS estimates a 1.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Whatsapp iOS 2.19.80 and prior and Android 2.19.222 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.38%

68.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WhatsappWhatsapp<= 2.19.80
WhatsappWhatsapp<= 2.19.222

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-20096?
Whatsapp iOS 2.19.80 and prior and Android 2.19.222 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.
How severe is CVE-2020-20096?
CVE-2020-20096 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2020-20096?
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