CVE-2024-52505

matrix-appservice-irc allows IRC Command injection in provisioning API

Description

matrix-appservice-irc is a Node.js IRC bridge for the Matrix messaging protocol. The provisioning API of the matrix-appservice-irc bridge up to version 3.0.2 contains a vulnerability which can lead to arbitrary IRC command execution as the bridge IRC bot. The vulnerability has been patched in matrix-appservice-irc version 3.0.3.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
Affected: matrix-org matrix-appservice-irc
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/security/advisories/GHSA-c3hj-hg7p-rrq5
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/commit/4a024eae1a992b1ea67e71a998e0b833b54221e2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-52505?
CVE-2024-52505 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-52505?
To fix CVE-2024-52505, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-52505 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-52505 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-52505?
CVE-2024-52505 affects matrix-org matrix-appservice-irc.
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