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CVE-2021-24035

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.

  • Published: Jun 11, 2021
  • Updated: Nov 16, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2021-24035
  • Severity: Critical
  • Exploit:

CVSS v3:

  • Severity: Critical
  • Score: 9.1
  • AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.4
  • AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

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Software From Fixed in
whatsapp / whatsapp - 2.21.8.13
whatsapp / whatsapp_business - 2.21.8.13