Remote eode execution in irc-framework for node.js



Published: 2020-03-03
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID N/A
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor Kiwi IRC

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU25749

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in "event.reply" when it does not split message by newline. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

irc-framework: 2.6.0 - 4.6.0

External links

http://snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-JS-IRCFRAMEWORK-557137
http://github.com/kiwiirc/irc-framework/commit/24be97dbe2160a679e905d95b45c5461ab173b61
http://github.com/kiwiirc/irc-framework/issues/244


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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