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CRITICAL · 10.0

CVE-2020-1889

A security feature bypass issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed for sandbox escape in Electron and escalation of privilege if combined with a remote code execution v...

Vulnerability Description

A security feature bypass issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed for sandbox escape in Electron and escalation of privilege if combined with a remote code execution vulnerability inside the sandboxed renderer process.

CVSS Score

10.0

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
WhatsappWhatsapp Desktop< 0.3.4932

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-265

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-1889?

CVE-2020-1889 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). A security feature bypass issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed for sandbox escape in Electron and escalation of privilege if combined with a remote code execution v...

How severe is CVE-2020-1889?

CVE-2020-1889 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-1889?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Whatsapp Whatsapp Desktop.