Remote code execution in KDE Ruqola

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU69679

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to the way external links are processed within the client messaging software. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click on the URL in the "Server Info" dialog box that leads to a local file and execute it on the system.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise the affected system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

ruqola: 1.0.0 - 1.8.1

External links

http://kde.org/info/security/advisory-20221129-1.txt

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.