7.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-40180: Infoleak

First published: Tue Jul 26 2022(Updated: )

In the WeChat application 8.0.10 for Android and iOS, a mini program can obtain sensitive information from a user's address book via wx.searchContacts.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tencent Wechat=8.0.10
Tencent Wechat=8.0.10

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-40180?

    CVE-2021-40180 is a vulnerability in the WeChat application 8.0.10 for Android and iOS.

  • How does CVE-2021-40180 work?

    CVE-2021-40180 allows a mini program to obtain sensitive information from a user's address book via wx.searchContacts.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-40180?

    CVE-2021-40180 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-40180?

    The WeChat application version 8.0.10 for Android and iOS is affected by CVE-2021-40180.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-40180?

    To fix CVE-2021-40180, update your WeChat application to the latest version available.

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