HTTP Data Transmission Vulnerability in WhatsApp for Android from Facebook
CVE-2020-1902

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Facebook

Status
WhatSAPp For Android
WhatSAPp Business For Android
Vendor
CVE Published:
6 October 2020

What is CVE-2020-1902?

A vulnerability affects WhatsApp for Android and WhatsApp Business for Android, allowing a user to send a quick search request that could expose sensitive data over an unencrypted HTTP connection. This can lead to the potential interception of user information by unauthorized parties while using specific versions of the app.

Affected Version(s)

WhatsApp Business for Android 2.20.49

WhatsApp Business for Android < 2.20.49

WhatsApp for Android 2.20.140

References

https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-1902 : HTTP Data Transmission Vulnerability in WhatsApp for Android from Facebook