How severe is CVE-2024-7014?

CVE-2024-7014 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-7014 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-7014?

CVE-2024-7014 affects Telegram. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-7014?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-7014 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-7014 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48035.

When was CVE-2024-7014 published?

CVE-2024-7014 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-7014

CVE-2024-7014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Telegram with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.1)
CVSS v4: 7.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (68th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48035
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Telegram
Published: 2024-07-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

EvilVideo vulnerability allows sending malicious apps disguised as videos in Telegram for Android application affecting versions 10.14.4 and older.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-7014?: EvilVideo vulnerability allows sending malicious apps disguised as videos in Telegram for Android application affecting versions 10.14.4 and older.
How severe is CVE-2024-7014?: CVE-2024-7014 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-7014 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (68th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-7014?: CVE-2024-7014 affects Telegram. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7014?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-7014 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-7014 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48035.
When was CVE-2024-7014 published?: CVE-2024-7014 was published on 2024-07-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.welivesecurity.com/en/eset-research/cursed-tapes-exploiting-evilvideo-vulnerability-telegram-android/

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:telegram:telegram:*:*:*:*:*:android:*:*

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