WhatsApp Windows Users Beware: The “Innocent” Attachments That Could Ruin Your Day!
WhatsApp for Windows had a pretty sneaky flaw, CVE-2025-30401, where malicious files could masquerade as harmless images. The fix is out, so if you’re on an older version, update faster than a hacker sending a cat meme!
Hot Take:
Oh WhatsApp, you sly fox! You’ve turned opening a file into a high-stakes game of Russian Roulette. Who knew clicking on a picture could be as dangerous as wandering into a cage match unarmed? But fear not, folks, the update cavalry has arrived to save the day—just in the nick of time to prevent us from becoming unwitting stars in a hacker’s wild west show!
Key Points:
- WhatsApp for Windows had a spoofing vulnerability, CVE-2025-30401, allowing malicious code execution via attachments.
- The flaw impacted all versions before 2.2450.6, affecting users dealing with attachments.
- The vulnerability was due to WhatsApp incorrectly handling file MIME types versus extensions.
- Security expert Nico Chiaraviglio stresses the importance of layered defense strategies.
- WhatsApp has patched the issue; users should update to version 2.2450.6 or later.
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