CVE-2021-37596

Name: CVE-2021-37596
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-07-30T14:15:18.7+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-37596 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Telegram Web K Alpha 0.6.1 allows XSS via a document name.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Telegram Web K Alpha 0.6.1 allows XSS via a document name.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Telegram	Web K Alpha	0.6.1

References

https://github.com/morethanwords/tweb/commit/11d2fe01363889f20c8baa2217ed4aad445c5551Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/morethanwords/tweb/commit/11d2fe01363889f20c8baa2217ed4aad445c5551Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 30, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-37596?

Telegram Web K Alpha 0.6.1 allows XSS via a document name.

How severe is CVE-2021-37596?

CVE-2021-37596 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-37596?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-37596?

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Source: NVD / NIST