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CVE-2025-55177

Meta Platforms | WhatsAppAdded 2025-09-02Remediation Deadline 2025-09-23

Meta Platforms WhatsApp Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Meta Platforms WhatsApp contains an incorrect authorization vulnerability due to an incomplete authorization of linked device synchronization messages. This vulnerability could allow an unrelated user to trigger processing of content from an arbitrary URL on a target’s device.

Required Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Classification

CWE-863

References