Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Zulip Desktop by Zulip
CVE-2020-10857

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

Zulip

Status
Zulip Desktop
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 February 2021

What is CVE-2020-10857?

Zulip Desktop versions prior to 5.0.0 are vulnerable due to improper handling of untrusted content with the shell.openExternal and shell.openItem functions. This flaw could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on the user's machine, potentially leading to severe security risks. It is crucial for users to update to version 5.0.0 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and ensure the integrity of their system.

References

https://blog.zulip.com/2020/04/01/zulip-desktop-5-0-0-sec...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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CVE-2020-10857 : Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Zulip Desktop by Zulip