Arbitrary Command Execution Vulnerability in Matrix-IRC Bridge by Matrix
CVE-2025-27146

2.7LOW

Key Information:

Vendor
Matrix-org
Status
Matrix-appservice-irc
Vendor
CVE Published:
25 February 2025

Summary

The matrix-appservice-irc is a Node.js bridge connecting Matrix and IRC platforms, which until version 3.0.3 is vulnerable to a flaw allowing attackers to execute arbitrary IRC commands as the authenticated user. This vulnerability enables an attacker to inject commands that are executed under their IRC identity, potentially leading to unauthorized actions within IRC channels. The vulnerability has been addressed in version 3.0.4, and all users are advised to upgrade to the latest version for mitigation.

Affected Version(s)

matrix-appservice-irc < 3.0.4

References

https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/secur...
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https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/commi...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
2.7
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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