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CVE-2022-29166
HIGH · CVSS 8
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2022-05-05T23:15:09.023 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:39:43.597

Summary

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.

Affected products

matrix — matrix_irc_bridge

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References

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