A vulnerability in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to 0.3.9309 when paired with WhatsApp for iPhone versions prior to 2.20.10 allows cross-site scripting and local file reading. Exploiting the vulnerability requires the victim to click a link preview from a specially crafted text message.
References
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| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157097/WhatsApp-Desktop-0.3.9308-Cross-Site-Scripting.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-18426 | Vendor Advisory |
| http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/157097/WhatsApp-Desktop-0.3.9308-Cross-Site-Scripting.html | Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry |
| https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-18426 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-18426 |
Configurations
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History
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Information
Published : 2020-01-21 21:15
Updated : 2025-10-22 00:16
NVD link : CVE-2019-18426
Mitre link : CVE-2019-18426
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2019-18426
JSON object : View
Products Affected
- whatsapp_for_desktop
CWE
CWE-79
Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')
