SB2025041018 - Remote code execution in WhatsApp for Windows
Published: April 10, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025041018
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Spoofing attack (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-30401)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a spoofing attack.
The vulnerability exists due to incorrect processing of attachments within the application. The interface showed the attachment type based on its MIME type, however selected the file opening handler based on the attachment’s filename extension. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted attachment file and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.