Vulnerability identifier: #VU62819
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-93
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
node-irc
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
Vendor: Matrix.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to inject arbitrary data in server response.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of attacker-supplied data. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted data to the application containing CR-LF characters and modify application behavior.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
node-irc: 0.1.0 - 1.2.0
External links
http://github.com/matrix-org/node-irc/security/advisories/GHSA-52rh-5rpj-c3w6
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.