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Python, PHP scripts not blocked

Python, PHP scripts not blocked

a year ago
Anonymous $genLyrxdTY

https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-for-windows-lets-python-php-scripts-execute-with-no-warning/

A security issue in the latest version of WhatsApp for Windows allows sending Python and PHP attachments that are executed without any warning when the recipient opens them.

For the attack to be successful, Python needs to be installed, a prerequisite that may limit the targets to software developers, researchers, and power users.

Python, PHP scripts not blocked

Jul 27, 2024, 5:24pm UTC
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/whatsapp-for-windows-lets-python-php-scripts-execute-with-no-warning/ > A security issue in the latest version of WhatsApp for Windows allows sending Python and PHP attachments that are executed without any warning when the recipient opens them. > For the attack to be successful, Python needs to be installed, a prerequisite that may limit the targets to software developers, researchers, and power users.