How severe is CVE-2022-36934?

CVE-2022-36934 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-36934 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-36934?

CVE-2022-36934 primarily affects Whatsapp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-36934?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-36934 published?

CVE-2022-36934 was published on 2022-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-36934

CVE-2022-36934 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Whatsapp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8. 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-190.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 3.x base score 9.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (78th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-190
Affected product: Whatsapp
Published: 2022-09-22
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An integer overflow in WhatsApp could result in remote code execution in an established video call.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36934?: An integer overflow in WhatsApp could result in remote code execution in an established video call.
How severe is CVE-2022-36934?: CVE-2022-36934 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 9.8, rated critical severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-36934 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (78th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-36934?: CVE-2022-36934 primarily affects Whatsapp. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36934?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-36934 published?: CVE-2022-36934 was published on 2022-09-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2022/

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp:*:*:*:*:-:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp:*:*:*:*:-:iphone_os:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp_business:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:whatsapp:whatsapp_business:*:*:*:*:*:iphone_os:*:*

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