CVE-2021-24035
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CVE-2021-24035 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A lack of filename validation when unzipping archives prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.8.13 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.8.13 could have allowed path traversal attacks that overwrite WhatsApp files.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A lack of filename validation when unzipping archives prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.8.13 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.8.13 could have allowed path traversal attacks that overwrite WhatsApp files.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| < 2.21.8.13 | ||
| Whatsapp Business | < 2.21.8.13 |
References
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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