CVE-2024-40433: High severity wechat vulnerability
Published Jul 26, 2024
·Updated
Insecure Permissions vulnerability in Tencent wechat v.8.0.37 allows an attacker to escalate privileges via the web-view component.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Tencent WeChat
Tencent WeChat=8.0.37
Event History
Jul 26, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-40433?
CVE-2024-40433 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-40433?
To mitigate CVE-2024-40433, users should update to the latest version of Tencent WeChat that addresses this vulnerability.
3
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-40433?
The potential impacts of CVE-2024-40433 include unauthorized access and control over sensitive user data.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2024-40433?
Users of Tencent WeChat version 8.0.37 are specifically affected by CVE-2024-40433.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-40433?
Yes, there are known exploits that demonstrate the privilege escalation capabilities associated with CVE-2024-40433.