CVE-2025-47777
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows stored cross-site scripting (XSS) in 5ire's chatbot responses due to insufficient input sanitization. The XSS can escalate to remote code execution (RCE) through unsafe Electron protocol handling and exposed APIs. All users of 5ire client versions before 0.11.1, especially those interacting with untrusted chatbots or pasting external content, are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- 5ire desktop application
📦 What is this software?
5ire by 5ire
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Full system compromise via remote code execution allowing attacker to execute arbitrary commands, access files, and potentially gain persistent access.
Likely Case
Stored XSS leading to session hijacking, credential theft, and limited system access through Electron APIs.
If Mitigated
XSS contained within sandbox if proper Electron security controls are enabled, limiting impact to application context.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation requires user interaction with malicious chatbot content. Multiple public references demonstrate similar Electron RCE techniques.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 0.11.1
Vendor Advisory: https://github.com/nanbingxyz/5ire/security/advisories/GHSA-mr8w-mmvv-6hq8
Restart Required: Yes
Instructions:
1. Download version 0.11.1 or later from official source. 2. Install the update. 3. Restart the application.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable untrusted chatbot interactions
allAvoid interacting with untrusted chatbots or pasting external content into the application.
Enable Electron security flags
allConfigure Electron with additional security hardening if application allows.
--enable-sandbox
--no-experimental-features
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Isolate the application in a restricted environment or virtual machine
- Implement network segmentation to limit potential lateral movement
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check application version in settings or about dialog. If version is below 0.11.1, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
Check application settings or about dialog for version informationVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm version is 0.11.1 or higher after update installation.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual JavaScript execution in Electron context
- Suspicious protocol handler invocations
- Unexpected child process creation
Network Indicators:
- Unexpected outbound connections from 5ire process
- Suspicious HTTP requests to external domains
SIEM Query:
process_name:"5ire" AND (event_type:"process_creation" OR event_type:"network_connection")🔗 References
- https://github.com/nanbingxyz/5ire/commit/56601e012095194a4be0d4cb6da6b5b3cb53dea8
- https://github.com/nanbingxyz/5ire/security/advisories/GHSA-mr8w-mmvv-6hq8
- https://positive.security/blog/url-open-rce
- https://shabarkin.notion.site/1-click-RCE-in-Electron-Applications-501c2e96e7934610979cd3c72e844a22
- https://www.electronjs.org/docs/latest/tutorial/security
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ROFYhS9E9eU
