CVE-2025-30259

LOW EPSS 14.4%
Published Mar 20, 20251y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20262w ago
3.5 CVSS 3.1
Low
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Published Mar 20, 2025 1y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 2w ago

Description

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated with BIGPRETZEL.

CVSS Details

Base Score
3.5
Exploitability
1.8
Impact
1.4
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity High
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Changed
Confidentiality Low
Integrity None
Availability None

Threat Intelligence

EPSS Exploit Probability
14.4% percentile
Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

References 2

  • citizenlab.ca https://citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-first-look-at-paragons-proliferating-spyware-operations/
  • bleepingcomputer.com https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-patched-zero-day-flaw-used-in-paragon-spyware-attacks/

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.