CVE-2020-25824: telegram telegram_desktop
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2020-25824 is a low (CVSS 2.4) vulnerability in telegram telegram_desktop. EPSS estimates a 0.55% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44.8% of scored vulnerabilities.
Timeline
- 14-10-2020PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 04-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
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 then approaches the unattended desktop and pushes the Export key. This attacker may consequently gain access to all chat conversation and media files.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsEPSS trend
Probability
0.55%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
45%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.55% on 19-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Telegram1 product
- telegram_desktop≤ 2.4.3
1 vendor · 1 product
References
4 links- github.com/soheilsamanabadi/vulnerability/blob/main/Telegram-Desktop-CVE-2020-25824X Refsource MISCThird Party Advisory
- github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop/releases/tag/v2.4.3X Refsource MISCRelease NotesThird Party Advisory