Privilege escalation in Matrix Matrix_irc_bridge
CVE-2022-39202
matrix-appservice-irc is an open source Node.js IRC bridge for Matrix. The Internet Relay Chat (IRC) protocol allows you to specify multiple modes in a single mode command. Due to a bug in the underlying matrix-org/node-irc library, affect…
Vulnerability class: Privilege Escalation
EPSS: 0.007 (46.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
Affected products
- Matrix Matrix_irc_bridge
- Matrix-org Matrix-appservice-irc — versions < 0.35.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Third Party Advisory)
- security-advisories@github.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_MISC, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-39202?
- CVE-2022-39202 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Matrix Matrix_irc_bridge, classified under Improper Privilege Management. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2022-09-13.
- How severe is CVE-2022-39202?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.