CVE-2002-1840 Hardcoded credentials in n/a

Critical 10.0 Published 28 Jun 2005 Updated 17 Sep 2024

A backdoor in the irssi IRC client configuration file allows remote attackers to access the system without authentication.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2002-1840?

CVE-2002-1840 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jun 2005. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

irssi IRC client 0.8.4, when downloaded after 14-March-2002, could contain a backdoor in the configuration file, which allows remote attackers to access the system.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-1840?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Irssi Irssi.

How do I fix CVE-2002-1840?

No fix has been published for CVE-2002-1840 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2002-1840 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-1840 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c25w-grpg-cp6j.