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.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/ | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/ | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
Configuration 1 (hide)
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History
03 Sep 2025, 17:36
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| First Time |
Whatsapp whatsapp Business
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| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp_business:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:* |
Information
Published : 2021-06-11 04:15
Updated : 2025-09-03 17:36
NVD link : CVE-2021-24035
Mitre link : CVE-2021-24035
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2021-24035
JSON object : View
Products Affected
- whatsapp_business
