CVE-2020-10570

Name: CVE-2020-10570
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-03-24T14:15:12.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-10570 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Telegram application through 5.12 for Android, when Show Popup is enabled, might allow physically proximate attackers to bypass intended restrictions on message reading and message replying. This might be interpreted as a bypass of the passcode feature.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Telegram application through 5.12 for Android, when Show Popup is enabled, might allow physically proximate attackers to bypass intended restrictions on message reading and message replying. This might be interpreted as a bypass of the passcode feature.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Telegram	Telegram	<= 5.12.0

References

https://github.com/VijayT007/Vulnerability-Database/blob/master/Telegram:CVE-2020-10570Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/VijayT007/Vulnerability-Database/blob/master/Telegram:CVE-2020-10570Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 24, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-10570?

How severe is CVE-2020-10570?

CVE-2020-10570 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-10570?

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