What is CVE-2021-24027?

CVE-2021-24027 is a vulnerability in Facebook Whatsapp Business For Android, classified under Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information. Published 2021-04-06.

Is CVE-2021-24027 known to be exploited?

14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Vulnerability in Facebook Whatsapp Business For Android

CVE-2021-24027

A cache configuration issue prior to WhatsApp for Android v2.21.4.18 and WhatsApp Business for Android v2.21.4.18 may have allowed a third party with access to the device’s external storage to read cached TLS material.

EPSS: 0.061 (91.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Facebook Whatsapp Business For Android — versions v2.21.4.18
Facebook Whatsapp For Android — versions unspecified

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-524 — Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2021/ (x_refsource_CONFIRM)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24027?: CVE-2021-24027 is a vulnerability in Facebook Whatsapp Business For Android, classified under Use of Cache Containing Sensitive Information. Published 2021-04-06.
Is CVE-2021-24027 known to be exploited?: 14 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.