Vulnerability identifier: #VU69679

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
ruqola
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: KDE.org

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

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

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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.