CVE-2022-29166

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.

• CWE-74
• CWE-74

• https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/security/advisories/GHSA-37hr-348p-rmf4Third Party Advisory
• https://matrix.org/blog/2022/05/04/0-34-0-security-release-for-matrix-appservice-irc-high-severityRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
• https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-appservice-irc/security/advisories/GHSA-37hr-348p-rmf4Third Party Advisory
• https://matrix.org/blog/2022/05/04/0-34-0-security-release-for-matrix-appservice-irc-high-severityRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory

Published

May 5, 2022

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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