Authentication Bypass in Soroush IM Desktop App by Soroush
CVE-2018-25361

7HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Soroush

Status
Soroush Messenger
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 May 2026

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2018-25361?

The Soroush IM Desktop App version 0.17.0 contains a vulnerability that enables local attackers to bypass authentication mechanisms. By leveraging a consistent encryption key, malicious actors can insert pre-encrypted database entries into the app's database. This action permits unauthorized access to the application, allowing the attacker to unlock the client and gain access to all stored data, including chats, images, and files, without needing the original passcode.

Affected Version(s)

Soroush Messenger 0.17.0

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2018-25361 - Proof of Concept

References

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45171
exploit
https://soroush-app.ir
product
http://54.36.43.176/SoroushSetup0.17.0.exe
product

CVSS V4

Score:
7
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Attack Required:
None
Privileges Required:
Undefined
User Interaction:
None

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

VortexNeoX64
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