Auth bypass in Telegram Telegram_desktop
CVE-2020-17448
Telegram Desktop through 2.1.13 allows a spoofed file type to bypass the Dangerous File Type Execution protection mechanism, as demonstrated by use of the chat window with a filename that lacks an extension.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.023 (81.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Telegram Telegram_desktop
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC, Release Notes)
- cve@mitre.org (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-17448?
- CVE-2020-17448 is a high-severity vulnerability in Telegram Telegram_desktop, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2020-08-11.
- How severe is CVE-2020-17448?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.