CVE-2022-29166: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component ('Injection')
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.
References
- github.com/advisories/GHSA-37hr-348p-rmf4
- github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/security/advisories/GHSA-37hr-348p-rmf4
- github.com/matrix-org/node-irc/security/advisories/GHSA-52rh-5rpj-c3w6
- matrix.org/blog/2022/05/04/0-34-0-security-release-for-matrix-appservice-irc-high-severity
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-29166
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