CVE-2024-45607
CVE-2024-45607 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Secreto31126 Whatsapp-api-js with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-347.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2839
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Secreto31126 Whatsapp-api-js
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
whatsapp-api-js is a TypeScript server agnostic Whatsapp's Official API framework. It's possible to check the payload validation using the WhatsAppAPI.verifyRequestSignature and expect false when the signature is valid. Incorrect Access Control, anyone using the post or verifyRequestSignature methods to handle messages is impacted. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.3.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-45607?
- whatsapp-api-js is a TypeScript server agnostic Whatsapp's Official API framework. It's possible to check the payload validation using the WhatsAppAPI.verifyRequestSignature and expect false when the signature is valid. Incorrect Access Control, anyone using the post or verifyRequestSignature methods to handle messages is impacted. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.3.
- How severe is CVE-2024-45607?
- CVE-2024-45607 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-45607 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-45607?
- CVE-2024-45607 affects Secreto31126 Whatsapp-api-js. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-45607?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-45607 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-45607 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2839.
- When was CVE-2024-45607 published?
- CVE-2024-45607 was published on 2024-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/Secreto31126/whatsapp-api-js/commit/56620c65126427496a94d176082fbd8393a95b6d
- https://github.com/Secreto31126/whatsapp-api-js/pull/371
- https://github.com/Secreto31126/whatsapp-api-js/security/advisories/GHSA-mwhf-vhr5-7j23
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:secreto31126:whatsapp-api-js:*:*:*:*:*:node.js:*:*
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