CVE-2021-24035
Critical
Description
A lack of filename validation when unzipping archives prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.8.13 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.8.13 could have allowed path traversal attacks that overwrite WhatsApp files.
SeverityCritical
CVSS9.1
Exploit probability—
ProductWhatsapp
PublishedJun 11, 2021
First seenJun 11, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-23CWE-23
How to fix
Update
- whatsapp whatsapp2.21.8.13 or later
- whatsapp whatsapp_business2.21.8.13 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| whatsapp whatsapp | v < 2.21.8.13 | 2.21.8.13 |
| whatsapp whatsapp_business | v < 2.21.8.13 | 2.21.8.13 |
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