MEDIUM
CVE-2019-3571
CWE-116Published: July 16, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
An input validation issue affected WhatsApp Desktop versions prior to 0.3.3793 which allows malicious clients to send files to users that would be displayed with a wrong extension.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-3571 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
whatsapp1 product(s)
whatsapp
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (2)
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https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3571Third Party Advisory
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https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-2019-3571Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-3571
CVSS Score5.3 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-116
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 16, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-116)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-3571 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.