Vulnerability Description
Whatsapp iOS 2.19.80 and prior and Android 2.19.222 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| <= 2.19.80 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166448/RTLO-Injection-URI-Spoofing.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/zadewg/RIUSExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166448/RTLO-Injection-URI-Spoofing.htmlExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/zadewg/RIUSExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-20096?
CVE-2020-20096 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Whatsapp iOS 2.19.80 and prior and Android 2.19.222 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.
How severe is CVE-2020-20096?
CVE-2020-20096 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-20096?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Whatsapp Whatsapp.