CVE-2024-7014: EvilVideo vulnerability allows sending malicious apps disguised as videos in Telegram for Android application

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-7014?

telegram: upgrade to 10.14.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-7014 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7014 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-7014 affect?

CVE-2024-7014 affects telegram. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). EvilVideo vulnerability allows sending malicious apps disguised as videos in Telegram for Android application affecting versions 10.14.4 and older.

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HIGH 8.1UPGRADE

CVE-2024-7014 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.1) affecting telegram. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.1 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.4% (top 28%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2024-07-23
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): ESET · Vendor: telegram

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-07-23 10:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 08:19 UTCUpdated Record last modified

telegram telegram UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.14.5

Fixed in: 10.14.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy telegram || rpm -q telegram || telegram --version

2. UPGRADE to 10.14.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade telegram

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade telegram

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2024-7014?

telegram: upgrade to 10.14.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-7014 being exploited?

CVE-2024-7014 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2024-7014 affect?

CVE-2024-7014 affects telegram. Severity is high (CVSS 8.1). EvilVideo vulnerability allows sending malicious apps disguised as videos in Telegram for Android application affecting versions 10.14.4 and older.

How urgent is CVE-2024-7014?

Priority 46/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities · Telegram vulnerabilities

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