CVE-2018-17613 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

Telegram Desktop (aka tdesktop) 1.3.16 alpha, when "Use proxy" is enabled, sends credentials and application data in cleartext over the SOCKS5 protocol.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Telegram	Telegram Desktop	1.3.16

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-522

References

https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q3/280Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://www.inputzero.io/2018/09/telegram-share-password-in-cleartext.htmlThird Party Advisory
https://seclists.org/oss-sec/2018/q3/280Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
https://www.inputzero.io/2018/09/telegram-share-password-in-cleartext.htmlThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-17613?

CVE-2018-17613 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). Telegram Desktop (aka tdesktop) 1.3.16 alpha, when "Use proxy" is enabled, sends credentials and application data in cleartext over the SOCKS5 protocol.

How severe is CVE-2018-17613?

CVE-2018-17613 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-17613?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Telegram Telegram Desktop.