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Q1What is this vulnerability? (Essence + Consequences)
π¨ **Essence**: Mjolnir (Matrix moderation bot) v1.9.0 has a critical flaw. π **Consequences**: Non-operators can hijack bot functions. π₯ **Impact**: High Integrity & Availability loss.β¦
π‘οΈ **CWE-671**: Lack of Control Mechanism. π **Flaw**: The bot blindly responds to management commands in **ANY** room. π« **Missing**: Proper authorization checks before executing admin actions.
Q3Who is affected? (Versions/Components)
π₯ **Vendor**: matrix-org. π¦ **Product**: Mjolnir. π **Affected**: Version **v1.9.0**. β οΈ **Scope**: Anyone running this specific version of the Matrix moderation bot.
Q4What can hackers do? (Privileges/Data)
π΅οΈ **Hackers Can**: Execute admin commands. π **Privileges**: Gain unauthorized control over moderation tools. ποΈ **Data**: Potential ban/kick actions, room management changes.β¦
π **Auth**: PR:N (No Privileges Required). π±οΈ **UI**: UI:N (No User Interaction). π **Network**: AV:N (Network). π **Threshold**: **LOW**. Easy to exploit if the bot is in a public or compromised room.
Q6Is there a public Exp? (PoC/Wild Exploitation)
π **PoC**: None listed in data. π **Wild Exp**: Unlikely to be widespread yet, but the flaw is logical and easy to trigger. π **Status**: Advisory published, but no public exploit code attached.
Q7How to self-check? (Features/Scanning)
π **Check**: Look for Mjolnir v1.9.0 in your Matrix setup. π§ͺ **Test**: Send a management command from a non-operator account in a room the bot joins. π¨ **Flag**: If the bot acts, you are vulnerable.
π **Workaround**: Remove the bot from untrusted rooms. π **Config**: Restrict bot access to only operator-only rooms. π« **Block**: Prevent non-operators from sending commands to the bot's command prefix.
Q10Is it urgent? (Priority Suggestion)
π₯ **Priority**: **HIGH**. π **Urgency**: Fix now. βοΈ **Reason**: CVSS High (7.5+ implied by I:H/A:H), no auth needed. π‘οΈ **Risk**: Complete compromise of moderation integrity.