Description
Incomplete validation of rich response messages in WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.25.23.73, WhatsApp Business for iOS v2.25.23.82, and WhatsApp for Mac v2.25.23.83 could have allowed a user to trigger processing of media content from an arbitrary URL on another user’s device. We have not seen evidence of exploitation in the wild.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 5.4/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:NAffected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp Business for iOS | >= 2.25.8.14, < 2.25.23.82 | |
| WhatsApp for iOS | >= 2.25.8.17, < 2.25.23.73 | |
| WhatsApp Desktop for Mac | >= 2.25.8.14, < 2.25.23.83 |
References
- https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2025-55179Vendor Advisory
- https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2025/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Nov 18, 2025
- Last modified
- Oct 18, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed