#VU25749 Code Injection in irc-framework

Vulnerability identifier: #VU25749

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-94

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
irc-framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications

Vendor: Kiwi IRC

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

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

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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.