Facebook — Vulnerabilities & Security Advisories 140

Facebook operates a global social networking platform facilitating user interaction, content sharing, and targeted advertising. With 140 recorded Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs), its attack surface reflects the complexity of large-scale web infrastructure. Historically, the platform has been susceptible to cross-site scripting (XSS), which allows attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users. Remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities have also appeared, potentially granting unauthorized access to underlying server systems. Additionally, privilege escalation flaws have enabled users to bypass intended access controls, accessing restricted data or features. Notable incidents include data breaches affecting millions of accounts and API misconfigurations that exposed private user information. These security challenges highlight the persistent risks associated with managing vast amounts of personal data and maintaining robust authentication mechanisms across a distributed network architecture.