CVE-2020-20093: Medium severity Facebook Messenger Iphone Os vulnerability

Published Mar 23, 2022
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Updated

The Facebook Messenger app for iOS 227.0 and prior and Android 228.1.0.10.116 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Facebook Messenger Iphone Os<=227.0
Facebook Messenger Android<=228.1.0.10.116

Event History

Aug 15, 2019
Exploit Published
via GitHub·06:22 PM
Mar 23, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:27 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-20093?

CVE-2020-20093 is a vulnerability that affects the Facebook Messenger app for iOS and Android, allowing URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2020-20093?

The severity of CVE-2020-20093 is medium (6.5).

3

How does CVE-2020-20093 affect the Facebook Messenger app?

CVE-2020-20093 affects the user interface of the Facebook Messenger app, causing it to improperly represent URI messages to the user.

4

Which versions of the Facebook Messenger app are affected by CVE-2020-20093?

Versions 227.0 and prior for iOS, and versions 228.1.0.10.116 and prior for Android are affected by CVE-2020-20093.

5

How can I fix CVE-2020-20093?

To fix CVE-2020-20093, it is recommended to update the Facebook Messenger app to the latest version available.

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