Apple users should make sure that their WhatsApp is updated, there is a Zero-Day attack exploit has been addressed by WhatsApp, the vulnerability marked as CVE-2025-55177 is exploited in the wild in relation to a security flaw in zero-day attacks on Apple devices.
This security flaw affects the following versions:
- WhatsApp on iOS versions prior to version 2.25.21.73 – This version has been patched on 28th of July 2025.
- WhatsApp on Mac versions prior to version 2.25.21.78 – This version has been patched on 4th of August 2025
- WhatsApp Business on iOS version 2.25.21.78 – This version has been patched on 4th of August 2025
Make sure that your WhatsApp is updated to the latest version, please follow the below steps:
For iOS (iPhone or iPad):
- Go to the App Sore
- Just search for WhatsApp
- If you see the Update button, it means that your WhatsApp is not updated, you should tap on it immediately.
For macOS (iMac or MacBook):
- Visit the official website for WhatsApp by click here
- Delete the Old version
- Install the new WhatsApp version that you just downloaded
- You need to verify the version by following the below steps:
- Open WhatsApp.
- Click on About WhatsApp
- Check the version and make sure that you installed 2.25.21.78 or later.
You should always update Your WhatsApp and all other applications to protect from any possible zero-day attacks.
