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CVE-2025-30259

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and...

Basic Information

CVE State
PUBLISHED
Reserved Date
March 19, 2025
Published Date
March 19, 2025
Last Updated
March 20, 2025
Vendor
Meta
Product
WhatsApp cloud service
Description
The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated with BIGPRETZEL.
Tags
android

CVSS Scores

CVSS v3.1

3.5 - LOW

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

SSVC Information

Exploitation
none
Technical Impact
partial

Exploit Status

Exploited in the Wild
Yes (2025-03-20 00:00:00 UTC) Source

References

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-patched-zero-day-flaw-used-in-paragon-spyware-attacks/ https://citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-first-look-at-paragons-proliferating-spyware-operations/

Known Exploited Vulnerability Information

Source Added Date
CVE 2025-03-20 00:00:00 UTC

Timeline

  • CVE ID Reserved

  • CVE Published to Public

  • Added to KEVIntel