CVE-2025-30259
LOW
Published Mar 20, 2025
Modified Apr 15, 2026
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 v3.1 Score
3.5
LOW
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2025-30259? +
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. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW).
How severe is CVE-2025-30259? +
CVE-2025-30259 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.5 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.
How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-30259? +
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