Severe vulnerabilities within the WhatsApp mobile application which tricked users into executing malicious, arbitrary code has been patched.
Researchers from security firm Check Point explained the security issues in detail on Tuesday. In a blog post, the team said Whatsapp Web is at fault, and “significant” vulnerabilities discovered by Check Point researcher Kasif Dekel can trick victims into executing arbitrary code.
WhatApp Web is an extension of the WhatsApp application on your mobile device. The web application mirrors messages both sent and received by users, synchronizing any linked devices you own so messages can be viewed across all devices. Available on all major mobile operation systems including Android and iOS, the interface is used by approximately 200 million users worldwide.