Is CVE-2016-7144 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-7144 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-20.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-7144?

CVE-2016-7144 has a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2016-7144?

Patch guidance is available from unrealircd security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2016-7144.

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Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2016-7144?

8 products: unrealircd unrealircd, unrealircd unrealircd, unrealircd unrealircd, unrealircd unrealircd, unrealircd unrealircd, and 3 more.

Description

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.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: high
Privileges: none
User Action: none
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-287 · Improper Authentication

Metadata

Primary Vendor: UNREALIRCD
Published: 1/18/2017
Last Modified: 4/20/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

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Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD