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Slack Bug Allows Remote File Hijacking, Malware Injection

An attacker can supply a malicious hyperlink in order to secretly alter the download path for files shared in a Slack channel. Nefarious types could redirect the files to their own SMB server; and, they could manipulate the contents of those documents, altering information or injecting malware. The vulnerability carries a medium-level CVSSv2 rating of 5.5. Fortunately, the latest update for Slack Desktop Application for Windows v3.3.7 for Windows has 10 million active daily users.

Source: https://threatpost.com/slack-remote-file-hijacking-malware/144871/

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