CVE-2025-55177 — Meta Platforms WhatsApp Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability
2025-09-02 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Meta Platforms |
| Product | |
| CWE | CWE-863 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2025-55177 |
| Date Added | 2025-09-02 |
| Due Date | 2025-09-23 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Due Date: 2025-09-23