CVE-2020-25824

Name: CVE-2020-25824
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-10-14T15:15:17.133+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.4/10EPSS 0.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-25824 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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. EPSS estimates a 0.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.4/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.54%

41.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-306

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Telegram	Telegram Desktop	<= 2.4.3

References

https://github.com/soheilsamanabadi/vulnerability/blob/main/Telegram-Desktop-CVE-2020-25824Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop/releases/tag/v2.4.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-34Third Party Advisory
https://www.Telegram.orgProduct
https://github.com/soheilsamanabadi/vulnerability/blob/main/Telegram-Desktop-CVE-2020-25824Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/telegramdesktop/tdesktop/releases/tag/v2.4.3Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202101-34Third Party Advisory
https://www.Telegram.orgProduct

Timeline

Published: Oct 14, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-25824?

How severe is CVE-2020-25824?

CVE-2020-25824 has a CVSS score of 2.4/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-25824?

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Source: NVD / NIST