Auth bypass in Telegram Telegram_desktop
CVE-2020-25824
Telegram Desktop through 2.4.3 does not require passcode entry upon pushing the Export key within the Export Telegram Data wizard. The threat model is a victim who has voluntarily opened Export Wizard but is then distracted. An attacker th…
Vulnerability class: Broken Authentication
EPSS: 0.005 (41.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 2.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Telegram Telegram_desktop
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- cve@mitre.org (Product, x_refsource_MISC)
- 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-2020-25824?
- CVE-2020-25824 is a low-severity vulnerability in Telegram Telegram_desktop, classified under Missing Authentication for Critical Function. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2020-10-14.
- How severe is CVE-2020-25824?
- Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.