CVE-2014-8688

Name: CVE-2014-8688
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-14T09:59:00.223+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-8688 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Telegram Messenger 2.6 for iOS and 1.8.2 for Android. Secret chat messages are available in cleartext in process memory and a .db file.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Telegram Messenger 2.6 for iOS and 1.8.2 for Android. Secret chat messages are available in cleartext in process memory and a .db file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Telegram	Messenger	2.6
Telegram	Messenger	1.8.2

References

https://blog.zimperium.com/telegram-hack/Third Party Advisory
https://blog.zimperium.com/telegram-hack/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 14, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-8688?

An issue was discovered in Telegram Messenger 2.6 for iOS and 1.8.2 for Android. Secret chat messages are available in cleartext in process memory and a .db file.

How severe is CVE-2014-8688?

CVE-2014-8688 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-8688?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST