CVE-2022-29166
High
Description
matrix-appservice-irc is a Node.js IRC bridge for Matrix. The vulnerability in node-irc allows an attacker to manipulate a Matrix user into executing IRC commands by having them reply to a maliciously crafted message. The vulnerability has been patched in matrix-appservice-irc 0.33.2. Refrain from replying to messages from untrusted participants in IRC-bridged Matrix rooms. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.0
Exploit probability—
ProductMatrix Irc Bridge
PublishedMay 5, 2022
First seenMay 5, 2022
Weakness typeCWE-74Injection
How to fix
Update
- matrix matrix_irc_bridge0.33.2 or later
- matrix-appservice-irc0.33.2 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| matrix matrix_irc_bridge | v < 0.33.2 | 0.33.2 |
| matrix-appservice-ircnpm | v < 0.33.2 | 0.33.2 |
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