CVE-2026-23866 (GCVE-0-2026-23866)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-05-01 16:02 – Updated: 2026-05-01 17:42
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
Incomplete validation of AI rich response messages for Instagram Reels in WhatsApp for iOS v2.25.8.0 to v2.26.15.72 and WhatsApp for Android v2.25.8.0 to v2.26.7.10 could have allowed a user to trigger processing of media content from an arbitrary URL on another user’s device, including triggering OS-controlled custom URL scheme handlers. We have not seen evidence of exploitation in the wild.
Severity
SSVC
Exploitation: none
Automatable: no
Technical Impact: partial
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-05-01 17:41 UTC
CWE
- Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel (CWE-940)
- CWE-940 - Improper Verification of Source of a Communication Channel
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://www.facebook.com/security/advisories/cve-… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2026 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
Impacted products
2 products
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WhatsApp for Android |
Affected:
2.25.8.0 , < 2.26.7.10
(semver)
|
guessed | ||
| WhatsApp for iOS |
Affected:
2.25.8.0 , < 2.26.15.72
(semver)
|
guessed |
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