CVE-2018-25361
Authentication Bypass in Soroush IM Desktop App
Publication date: 2026-05-25
Last updated on: 2026-05-25
Assigner: VulnCheck
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| CWE ID | Description |
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| CWE-290 | This attack-focused weakness is caused by incorrectly implemented authentication schemes that are subject to spoofing attacks. |
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?
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.
How can this vulnerability impact me? :
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.