Is CVE-2020-1886 actively exploited?

No active exploitation of CVE-2020-1886 has been confirmed so far. Continue monitoring, as exploit status can change.

Can CVE-2020-1886 be exploited remotely?

Yes. CVE-2020-1886 is exploitable remotely over the network (CVSS attack vector: Network).

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2020-1886?

CVE-2020-1886 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH).

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HIGH

CVE-2020-1886

CWE-120Published: September 3, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026

8.8

CVSS v3.1

Official Description

A buffer overflow in WhatsApp for Android prior to v2.20.11 and WhatsApp Business for Android prior to v2.20.2 could have allowed an out-of-bounds write via a specially crafted video stream after receiving and answering a malicious video call.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2020-1886 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.

Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 8.8.