LOW
CVE-2020-1905
CWE-340Published: October 6, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
Media ContentProvider URIs used for opening attachments in other apps were generated sequentially prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.20.185, which could have allowed a malicious third party app chosen to open the file to guess the URIs for previously opened attachments until the opener app is terminated.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-1905 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/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.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory
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https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2020/Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-1905
CVSS Score3.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-340
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedOct 6, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-340)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-1905 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.