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9.8
Irssi before version 1 can run unwanted code
published 4 days ago
Summary
The Irssi chat program for versions earlier than 1 may let a remote attacker cause it to execute arbitrary commands. This could let an attacker take control of the system where Irssi is running. Upgrade Irssi to the newest release or apply any available security updates as soon as possible.
What to do
- Update cleanstart irssi to version 1.0.4-r0.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| CleanStart | cleanstart | irssi |
< 1.0.4-r0 Fix: upgrade to 1.0.4-r0
|
Original advisory text
issue was discovered in Irssi before 1
Security vulnerability affects the irssi package. An issue was discovered in Irssi before 1.
Internet-facing
3 days
Internal
60 days
- Not known to be exploited
- Can be exploited automatically (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Timeline
Published31 Oct 2026
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen31 Oct 2026
Sources
CLEANSTART-2024-QS40523 · OSV
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