CVE-2025-30259
low-risk
Published 2025-03-20
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.
Do I need to act?
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0.12% 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
3
CVSS 3.5/10
Low
NETWORK
/ HIGH complexity
17
/ 100
low-risk
Severity
12/34 · Low
Exploitability
0/34 · Minimal
Exposure
5/34 · Minimal