Overview
A vulnerability in WhatsApp Desktop when paired with WhatsApp for iPhone allows cross-site scripting and local file reading.
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-18426
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2019-18426 |
| Vendor / Product | Meta Platforms — WhatsApp |
| NVD Published | 2020-01-21 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-10-24 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 8.2 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N |
| Severity | HIGH |
| CWE | CWE-79 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2022-05-23 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2022-06-13 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
None
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Changed
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
Low
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2022-06-13.
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2022-05-23 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2022-06-13 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2019-18426 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |