Facebook WhatsApp Desktop 0.3.3793/0.3.4932/0.3.9309 on Windows Attachment wrong handler

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Facebook WhatsApp Desktop on Windows. This affects an unknown function of the component Attachment Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to wrong handler. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2025-30401. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Facebook WhatsApp Desktop on Windows and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown function of the component Attachment Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a wrong handler vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-430. The wrong "handler" is assigned to process an object. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

A spoofing issue in WhatsApp for Windows prior to version 2.2450.6 displayed attachments according to their MIME type but selected the file opening handler based on the attachment’s filename extension. A maliciously crafted mismatch could have caused the recipient to inadvertently execute arbitrary code rather than view the attachment when manually opening the attachment inside WhatsApp.

The advisory is shared for download at facebook.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-30401 since 03/21/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $0-$5k (estimation calculated on 04/05/2025).

Upgrading to version 2.2450.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Wrong handler
CWE: CWE-430
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔍
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: WhatsApp Desktop 2.2450.6

Timelineinfo

03/21/2025 🔍
04/05/2025 +14 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: facebook.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-30401 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-30401
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-303520

Entryinfo

Created: 04/05/2025 18:37
Changes: 04/05/2025 18:37 (56)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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