CVE-2021-24027

Description

A cache configuration issue prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.4.18 may have allowed a third party with access to the device’s external storage to read cached TLS material.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 14.37% Top 10%
Vendor Advisory whatsapp.com
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp Business for Android
Affected: Facebook WhatsApp for Android
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/ vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24027?
CVE-2021-24027 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24027?
To fix CVE-2021-24027, 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-2021-24027 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24027 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~14% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24027?
CVE-2021-24027 affects Facebook WhatsApp Business for Android, Facebook WhatsApp for Android.
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