Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in connect-kit - #VU84436
Published: December 14, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU84436
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-506
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to the application.
The vulnerability exists due to presence of embedded malicious functionality in the application code (aka backdoor) that allows a remote attacker to drain crypto assets from users' wallets.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
Affected software
connect-kit
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
connect-kit - update to 1.1.8