Meta Platforms WhatsApp Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
Date added
BOD 22-01 due date
CWECWE-863
RansomwareUnknown
CISA description
Meta Platforms WhatsApp contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability due to an incomplete authorization of linked device synchronization messages. This vulnerability could allow an unrelated user to trigger processing of content from an arbitrary URL on a target’s device.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.