CVE-2025-48931 Details
Description
The TeleMessage service through 2025-05-05 relies on MD5 for password hashing, which opens up various attack possibilities (including rainbow tables) with low computational effort.
A vulnerability exists in the TeleMessage service, which is a clone of the Signal messaging app, through a date in 2025, due to its reliance on MD5 for password hashing. This weak hashing method exposes users to various attack vectors, including the use of rainbow tables, with minimal computational effort. The vulnerability was highlighted when the app was used by a Trump administration official and subsequently hacked, revealing sensitive user information such as passwords and unencrypted chat logs.
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 29, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://www.wired.com/story/how-the-signal-knock-off-app-telemessage-got-hacked-in-20-minutes/ | [email protected] | Press/Media Coverage |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-328 | Use of Weak Hash | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| smarsh telemessage | <= 2025-05-05 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 3, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 28, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |