CVE-2016-7144 json
The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in UnrealIRCd before 3.2.10.7 and 4.x before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to spoof certifi…
published 2017-01-18 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-8016
- cvss
- 8.1
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 70%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The m_authenticate function in modules/m_sasl.c in UnrealIRCd before 3.2.10.7 and 4.x before 4.0.6 allows remote attackers to spoof certificate fingerprints and consequently log in as another user via a crafted AUTHENTICATE parameter.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 8.1 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 6.8 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-287 Improper Authentication
References
-
github.com
/unrealircd/unrealircd/commit/f473e355e1dc422c4f019dbf86bc50ba1a34a766
patch
-
forums.unrealircd.org
/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=8588
vendor-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/92763
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2016/09/05/8
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
-
openwall.com
/lists/oss-security/2016/09/04/3
mailing-list, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-7144
- NVD CVE-2016-7144
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