PatchTheCVECVE-2020-20093: The Facebook Messenger app for iOS 227.0 and prior and Android 228.1.0.10.116 and prior user interface does no
CVE-2020-20093 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting messenger, messenger. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
The Facebook Messenger app for iOS 227.0 and prior and Android 228.1.0.10.116 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.
Why this priority
- Public exploit reference
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.5 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | None |
| User interaction | Required |
| EPSS exploit chance | 2.4% (top 16%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Published | 2022-03-23 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2020-20093?
messenger: upgrade to newer than 227.0; messenger: upgrade to newer than 228.1.0.10.116. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2020-20093 being exploited?
CVE-2020-20093 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2020-20093 affect?
CVE-2020-20093 affects messenger, messenger. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). The Facebook Messenger app for iOS 227.0 and prior and Android 228.1.0.10.116 and prior user interface does not properly represent URI messages to the user, which results in URI spoofing via specially crafted messages.
How urgent is CVE-2020-20093?
Priority 49/100. Public exploit reference
Software pages
Android vulnerabilities · iOS vulnerabilities
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