Urgent WhatsApp for Windows Update Needed to Patch Actively Exploited Malware Vulnerability (CVE-2025-30401)

A critical security vulnerability (CVE-2025-30401) has been identified in WhatsApp for Windows, requiring users to update immediately. The flaw allows malicious actors to inject malware via MIME attachments, potentially leading to data theft and system compromise. The vulnerability affects the desktop version of WhatsApp, specifically how it handles MIME attachments. Users are urged to update to version 2.2450.6 via the Microsoft Store to patch the security hole. Be cautious of unsolicited attachments, even those disguised as image files. This issue does not affect the Android and iOS versions of WhatsApp, as they do not utilize the MIME format for content delivery.