WhatsApp fixed a spoofing flaw that could enable Remote Code Execution.
WhatsApp released a security update to address a vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2025-30401, that could let attackers trick users and enable remote code execution.
The spoofing flaw impacts WhatsApp for Windows before version 2.2450.6, allowing attackers to send a file with a fake MIME type and trick users into executing malicious code.
WhatsApp, being a popular messaging platform, is frequently targeted by threat actors due to its massive user base and potential for accessing private chats and device-level control.