#VU84436 Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in connect-kit

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#VU84436 Embedded malicious code (backdoor) in connect-kit

Published: December 14, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU84436
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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/E:A/U:Amber
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-506
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
Vulnerable software:
connect-kit
Software vendor:
Ledger SAS

Description

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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