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CVE-2025-30259

LOWCVSS 3.5/10EPSS 0.24%

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CVE-2025-30259 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated with BIGPRETZEL.. EPSS estimates a 0.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated with BIGPRETZEL.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
3.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.24%

14.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-30259?
The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated with BIGPRETZEL.
How severe is CVE-2025-30259?
CVE-2025-30259 has a CVSS score of 3.5/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-30259?
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Source: NVD / NIST