CVE-2020-1902 describes a vulnerability in WhatsApp for Android (versions v2.20.108 to v2.20.140) and WhatsApp Business for Android (versions v2.20.35 to v2.20.49) where a quick search on a highly forwarded message could transmit user data to Google services over unencrypted HTTP. This vulnerability carries a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 (High), indicating a network-based attack with low complexity, requiring no user interaction, and potentially leading to high confidentiality impact due to the exposure of sensitive information. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
>= 2.20.108, <= 2.20.140CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:* | ||
>= 2.20.35, <= 2.20.49CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp_business:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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