GermanyA security vulnerability has been discovered in the WhatsApp app for Android devices, allowing unauthorized users to access private photo folders on locked smartphones during incoming video calls. The flaw was first reported by Jose Rodriguez on X and confirmed by Meta, which has started distributing a fix. However, until the update is widely available, users are advised to limit WhatsApp’s access to photos through app settings. Testing by Notebookcheck revealed the issue exists on some devices but not all, with Samsung Galaxy and iPhone devices being less vulnerable. While the vulnerability allows viewing of photos, it does not grant full device access or enable editing or sharing of images. Users are urged to be cautious about who handles their phones and to adjust app permissions accordingly.
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