CVE-2021-24027 — HIGH (7.5)

Q: How severe is CVE-2021-24027?

CVE-2021-24027 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24027?

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

Vulnerability Description

A cache configuration issue prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.4.18 may have allowed a third party with access to the device’s external storage to read cached TLS material.

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Whatsapp	Whatsapp	< 2.21.4.18
Whatsapp	Whatsapp Business	< 2.21.4.18

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-524

References

https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Vendor Advisory
https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24027?

CVE-2021-24027 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). A cache configuration issue prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.4.18 may have allowed a third party with access to the device’s external storage to read ca...

How severe is CVE-2021-24027?

CVE-2021-24027 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24027?

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