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Technology · 13 May 2026

WhatsApp users must update app for security

WhatsApp users must update app for security

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WhatsApp users need to update their app to stay protected from recently discovered software flaws. The company found two bugs, one impacting media and attachments, and another affecting WhatsApp for Windows, then released a fix. These issues, named CVE-2026-23866 and CVE-2026-23863, could allow a booby-trapped message to open content from an untrusted source.

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