CVE-2019-11928
CVE-2019-11928 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Whatsapp Whatsapp Desktop with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.1)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Whatsapp Whatsapp Desktop
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An input validation issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed cross-site scripting upon clicking on a link from a specially crafted live location message.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2019-11928?
- An input validation issue in WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to v0.3.4932 could have allowed cross-site scripting upon clicking on a link from a specially crafted live location message.
- How severe is CVE-2019-11928?
- CVE-2019-11928 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2019-11928 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2019-11928?
- CVE-2019-11928 affects Whatsapp Whatsapp Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2019-11928?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2019-11928 published?
- CVE-2019-11928 was published on 2020-09-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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