HOMEVULNERABILITIESCVE-2023-26818
MEDIUM

CVE-2023-26818

CWE-863Published: May 19, 2023· Updated: Jul 9, 2026

5.5
CVSS v3.1

Official Description

Telegram 9.3.1 and 9.4.0 allows attackers to access restricted files, microphone ,or video recording via the DYLD_INSERT_LIBRARIES flag.

NVD Source

Technical Analysis

CVE-2023-26818 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.

CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown

Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Affected Vendors & Products

telegram1 product(s)
telegram
Source: NVD CPE · 2 total CPE entries

Exploit & PoC Resources

NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories

All References (2)

https://danrevah.github.io/2023/05/15/CVE-2023-26818-Bypass-TCC-with-Telegram/Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory
https://danrevah.github.io/2023/05/15/CVE-2023-26818-Bypass-TCC-with-Telegram/Exploit · Technical Description · Third Party Advisory

Quick Facts

CVE IDCVE-2023-26818
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-863
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedMay 19, 2023

Related CVEs (CWE-863)

Recommended Actions

  • Apply vendor patches immediately
  • Monitor CVE-2023-26818 in threat intel feeds
  • Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWatch. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.