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CVE-2019-18426

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.

  • Published: Jan 21, 2020
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2019-18426
  • Severity: High
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: High
  • Score: 8.2
  • AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 5.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:N

CWEs:

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Software From Fixed in
whatsapp / whatsapp - 2.20.10
whatsapp / whatsapp - 0.3.9309