CVE-2025-30259

Severity: low (CVSS 3.5 v3.1)
Exploited in the wild: not listed in CISA KEV
EPSS: 0.3% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
Public exploit or detection template: none known
Published: 2025-03-20 · updated 2026-06-17

Description

The WhatsApp cloud service before late 2024 did not block certain crafted PDF content that can defeat a sandbox protection mechanism and consequently allow remote access to messaging applications by third parties, as exploited in the wild in 2024 for installation of Android malware associated with BIGPRETZEL.

Affected products

Meta WhatsApp cloud service: before late 2024 — fixed in late 2024

How to fix

Upgrade to a fixed version: Meta WhatsApp cloud service late 2024. Check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

References

https://citizenlab.ca/2025/03/a-first-look-at-paragons-proliferating-spyware-operations/
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-patched-zero-day-flaw-used-in-paragon-spyware-attacks/

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