CVE-2018-25361: Soroush IM Desktop App 0.17.0 Authentication Bypass via Database Injection
Soroush IM Desktop App 0.17.0 contains an authentication bypass vulnerability that allows local attackers to remove passcodes by injecting pre-encrypted database entries using a constant encryption key. Attackers can inject malicious database records into the application's database files to unlock the client and access all stored data, chats, images, and files without knowing the original passcode.
Security readout for executives and security teams
Soroush IM Desktop App 0.17.0 can be unlocked by someone with local access to the computer, without knowing the user’s passcode. The reported impact is exposure of stored chats, images, files, and other local data. This is mainly an endpoint and shared-device risk, not a remote internet-facing server risk. Exposure is limited to systems running Soroush IM Desktop App 0.17.0. Risk is higher on shared, unmanaged, or compromised endpoints where an attacker can modify the application’s local database files. Prioritize remediation where the app stores sensitive communications or files, especially on shared or weakly managed endpoints. This is not presented as an internet-scale remote compromise, but it can defeat local passcode protection and expose private data. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove or isolate Soroush IM Desktop App 0.17.0 where business use is not required.; Check vendor and advisory sources for a fixed version or official mitigation.; Restrict local user access to devices containing Soroush client data..
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Authentication Bypass by Spoofing
Authentication Bypass by Spoofing represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.