CVE-2018-25361
Deferred Deferred - Pending Action
Authentication Bypass in Soroush IM Desktop App

Publication date: 2026-05-25

Last updated on: 2026-05-25

Assigner: VulnCheck

Description
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.
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Published
2026-05-25
Last Modified
2026-05-25
Generated
2026-06-15
AI Q&A
2026-05-26
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-14
NVD
CVE-2018-25361
EUVD
EUVD-2018-21883
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Currently, no data is known.
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CWE ID Description
CWE-290 This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks.
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Executive Summary

The vulnerability in Soroush IM Desktop App 0.17.0 is an authentication bypass that allows local attackers to remove passcodes by injecting pre-encrypted database entries using a constant encryption key.

Attackers can insert malicious database records into the application's database files, which unlocks the client and grants access to all stored data, including chats, images, and files, without needing to know the original passcode.

Impact Analysis

This vulnerability can allow an attacker with local access to bypass authentication and gain unauthorized access to all stored data within the Soroush IM Desktop App.

  • Access to private chats
  • Access to stored images
  • Access to files saved in the application

This could lead to a significant breach of privacy and data confidentiality.

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