WhatsApp Security Restriction Bypass Vulnerability

Release Date: 20 Nov 2025

RISK: Medium Risk

TYPE: Clients - Im, Chat & Voip

A vulnerability has been identified in in WhatsApp. A remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to trigger security restriction bypass on the targeted system.

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Impact

• Security Restriction Bypass

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System / Technologies affected

• WhatsApp for iOS prior to v2.25.23.73
• WhatsApp Business for iOS v2.25.23.82
• WhatsApp for Mac v2.25.23.83

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Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software vendor web-site for more details.

Apply fixes issued by the vendor:

• https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2025

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Vulnerability Identifier

• CVE-2025-55179

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Source

• WhatsApp

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Related Link

• https://www.whatsapp.com/security/advisories/2025