CVE-2024-45607

whatsapp-api-js fails to validate message's signature

Description

whatsapp-api-js is a TypeScript server agnostic Whatsapp's Official API framework. It's possible to check the payload validation using the WhatsAppAPI.verifyRequestSignature and expect false when the signature is valid. Incorrect Access Control, anyone using the post or verifyRequestSignature methods to handle messages is impacted. This vulnerability is fixed in 4.0.3.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.04%
Vendor Advisory github.com
Affected: Secreto31126 whatsapp-api-js
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/Secreto31126/whatsapp-api-js/security/advisories/GHSA-mwhf-vhr5-7j23 vendor advisory
https://github.com/Secreto31126/whatsapp-api-js/pull/371 patch
https://github.com/Secreto31126/whatsapp-api-js/commit/56620c65126427496a94d176082fbd8393a95b6d patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-45607?
CVE-2024-45607 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-45607?
To fix CVE-2024-45607, 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-2024-45607 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-45607 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-45607?
CVE-2024-45607 affects Secreto31126 whatsapp-api-js.
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