CVE-2020-20096

Public Exploit

Description

Whatsapp iOS 2.19.80 and prior and Android 2.19.222 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.39%

Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory github.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://github.com/zadewg/RIUS	third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166448/RTLO-Injection-URI-Spoofing.html	exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-20096?: CVE-2020-20096 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-20096?: To fix CVE-2020-20096, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-20096 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2020-20096 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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