Meta Platforms WhatsApp Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

Added Sept. 2, 2025 • Due Sept. 23, 2025 • CVE-2025-55177

On Track Meta Platforms / WhatsApp CWE-863

Description

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.

References

https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2025/
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-55177

Additional Information

Catalog Version: 2025.09.02
Catalog Released: Sept. 2, 2025
Days Until Due: 14 days
Last Updated: 6 days, 1 hour ago