CVE-2019-17151
low-risk
Published 2020-01-07
This vulnerability allows remote attackers redirect users to an external resource on affected installations of Tencent WeChat Prior to 7.0.9. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must be within a chat session together with the attacker. The specific flaw exists within the parsing of a users profile. The issue lies in the failure to properly validate a users name. An attacker can leverage this in conjunction with other vulnerabilities to execute code in the context of the current process. Was ZDI-CAN-9302.
Do I need to act?
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0.87% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.4/10
Medium
NETWORK
/ LOW complexity
Affected Products (1)
Wechat
Affected Vendors
References (2)
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1035/
Third Party Advisory
https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-19-1035/
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/ 100
low-risk
Severity
21/34 · High
Exploitability
3/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal