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3CX: CVE-2023-29059: Desktop app backdoor

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3CX: CVE-2023-29059: Desktop app backdoor

Severity
10
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
03/29/2023
Created
03/30/2023
Added
03/30/2023
Modified
04/12/2023

Description

The 3CX desktop client available for Windows and Mac has been trojanised and is currently providing a backdoor in a in a suspected state-sponsored threat campaign. This check is flagging on the detection of the desktop app before 18.12.425 due to 3CX advising to avoid using the Electron App at all unless there is absolutely no alternative.

Solution(s)

  • 3cx-desktop-app-backdoor

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