Improper Authorization in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS
CVE-2020-1908

4.6MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Facebook

Status
WhatSAPp Business For iOS
WhatSAPp For iOS
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 November 2020

What is CVE-2020-1908?

The vulnerability in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS allows unauthorized access to the app's functionalities even when the device is locked. This flaw enabled Siri to interact with the WhatsApp application, raising security concerns about user privacy and potential data exposure, especially in scenarios where sensitive information could be accessed without proper authentication.

Affected Version(s)

WhatsApp Business for iOS 2.20.100

WhatsApp Business for iOS < 2.20.100

WhatsApp for iOS 2.20.100

References

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

Score:
4.6
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Physical
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-1908 : Improper Authorization in WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business for iOS