From open-source to open threat: Tracking Chaos RAT’s evolution
Chaos RAT is an open-source remote administration tool written in Golang that has evolved since 2022 to support both Linux and Windows platforms. A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30850 exists in its web control panel, allowing remote code execution on the server. Although currently limited in usage, Chaos RAT's low detection profile enables threat actors to perform espionage, data exfiltration, and maintain persistent access. The malware employs multiple techniques including privilege escalation, persistence, and command and control communications. Organizations should prioritize patching the vulnerable control panel, restrict access to administrative interfaces, and monitor for indicators of compromise. The threat is assessed as high severity due to its potential impact and ease of exploitation without user interaction. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or patch links are provided. The affected platforms include Linux and Windows systems. No specific countries are identified as targeted, but those with significant Linux and Windows server use and strategic geopolitical interests may be at higher risk.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
Chaos RAT is a cross-platform remote administration tool written in Golang that has evolved since 2022 to support Linux and Windows. It is exploited by threat actors to control compromised systems via a web-based administrative panel. A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-30850) exists in this web control panel, increasing risk of unauthorized server control. The malware uses various techniques such as privilege escalation, persistence, and command and control communications to maintain access and evade detection. Despite limited current usage, its low detection profile facilitates espionage and data exfiltration. No official patch or remediation details are provided, and the vendor advisory or patch status is not confirmed. Organizations are advised to restrict access to the administrative interface and monitor for compromise.
Potential Impact
The critical remote code execution vulnerability in Chaos RAT's web control panel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the panel. This can lead to full system compromise, enabling espionage, data exfiltration, and persistent unauthorized access. The malware's cross-platform nature and use of multiple evasion and persistence techniques increase the risk and potential impact. Although usage is currently limited and no known exploits in the wild are reported, the ease of exploitation without user interaction elevates the threat level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Organizations should restrict access to the Chaos RAT web control panel administrative interfaces to trusted users only. Monitoring for indicators of compromise related to Chaos RAT activity is recommended. Prioritize patching the vulnerable control panel once an official fix is available. Until then, limit exposure by network segmentation or access controls to reduce risk.
Indicators of Compromise
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- hash: 4e0ca3bfcba634a50a4a9b60ce517557
- hash: 64456a21c65f3ae0fbf07898124b3dc6
- hash: 653c7a95e4d03518f8995cf05a0b4c36
- hash: 69656a3d7555db170554fc7689fffc2b
- hash: 88c465d1a85d4b4beeedb52c7f7dfaed
- hash: c8f89850cfeeada08b46a23c45c7957d
- hash: de3911307bfa37dcd1b8ae36a5e8472e
- hash: e502b8d617a2cd9bfa41762282a0ff81
- hash: f9ed313b6414a9a761743dc90defc59f
- hash: fab450261c2e3d86f6b8b005d76a9b85
- hash: 0fb87d934e3db0123d48e2c28c33080b3ff599b8
- hash: 213f42aae95365b1296e1aaf1c812950ada0ab7f
- hash: 2abeae888bf0e9b2e19694e7d28c9a4b2fc9fd99
- hash: 3403b92056d7645acfb7236824cc58b15e4d5395
- hash: 59cf11cdd7e871893742e21f32d16e4891e87c12
- hash: 5d53dc791c5d57412fbb2ff1cd5ea444013a4c48
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- hash: ec4f3a921da4b2f760ae8212d7dfa9e6f82dabc9
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- hash: 57f825a556330e94d12475f21c2245fa1ee15aedd61bffb55587b54e970f1aad
- hash: 67534c144a7373cacbd8f9bd9585a2b74ddbb03c2c0721241d65c62726984a0a
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- hash: a51416ea472658b5530a92163e64cfa51f983dfabe3da38e0646e92fb14de191
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- hash: c39184aeb42616d7bf6daaddb9792549eb354076b4559e5d85392ade2e41763e
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- hash: d0a63e059ed2c921c37c83246cdf4de0c8bc462b7c1d4b4ecd23a24196be7dd7
- ip: 176.65.141.63
- domain: blog.chebuya.com
- domain: valhalla.nextron-systems.com
From open-source to open threat: Tracking Chaos RAT’s evolution
Description
Chaos RAT is an open-source remote administration tool written in Golang that has evolved since 2022 to support both Linux and Windows platforms. A critical vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-30850 exists in its web control panel, allowing remote code execution on the server. Although currently limited in usage, Chaos RAT's low detection profile enables threat actors to perform espionage, data exfiltration, and maintain persistent access. The malware employs multiple techniques including privilege escalation, persistence, and command and control communications. Organizations should prioritize patching the vulnerable control panel, restrict access to administrative interfaces, and monitor for indicators of compromise. The threat is assessed as high severity due to its potential impact and ease of exploitation without user interaction. Patch status is not confirmed; no official fix or patch links are provided. The affected platforms include Linux and Windows systems. No specific countries are identified as targeted, but those with significant Linux and Windows server use and strategic geopolitical interests may be at higher risk.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
Chaos RAT is a cross-platform remote administration tool written in Golang that has evolved since 2022 to support Linux and Windows. It is exploited by threat actors to control compromised systems via a web-based administrative panel. A critical remote code execution vulnerability (CVE-2024-30850) exists in this web control panel, increasing risk of unauthorized server control. The malware uses various techniques such as privilege escalation, persistence, and command and control communications to maintain access and evade detection. Despite limited current usage, its low detection profile facilitates espionage and data exfiltration. No official patch or remediation details are provided, and the vendor advisory or patch status is not confirmed. Organizations are advised to restrict access to the administrative interface and monitor for compromise.
Potential Impact
The critical remote code execution vulnerability in Chaos RAT's web control panel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the panel. This can lead to full system compromise, enabling espionage, data exfiltration, and persistent unauthorized access. The malware's cross-platform nature and use of multiple evasion and persistence techniques increase the risk and potential impact. Although usage is currently limited and no known exploits in the wild are reported, the ease of exploitation without user interaction elevates the threat level.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed—check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Organizations should restrict access to the Chaos RAT web control panel administrative interfaces to trusted users only. Monitoring for indicators of compromise related to Chaos RAT activity is recommended. Prioritize patching the vulnerable control panel once an official fix is available. Until then, limit exposure by network segmentation or access controls to reduce risk.
Technical Details
- Author
- AlienVault
- Tlp
- white
- References
- ["https://www.acronis.com/en-us/cyber-protection-center/posts/from-open-source-to-open-threat-tracking-chaos-rats-evolution"]
- Adversary
- null
- Pulse Id
- 6842cae388c3c1ee6c4030be
- Threat Score
- null
Indicators of Compromise
Hash
| Value | Description | Copy |
|---|---|---|
hash30598ea49a58838e3bea367e89653202 | — | |
hash4e0ca3bfcba634a50a4a9b60ce517557 | — | |
hash64456a21c65f3ae0fbf07898124b3dc6 | — | |
hash653c7a95e4d03518f8995cf05a0b4c36 | — | |
hash69656a3d7555db170554fc7689fffc2b | — | |
hash88c465d1a85d4b4beeedb52c7f7dfaed | — | |
hashc8f89850cfeeada08b46a23c45c7957d | — | |
hashde3911307bfa37dcd1b8ae36a5e8472e | — | |
hashe502b8d617a2cd9bfa41762282a0ff81 | — | |
hashf9ed313b6414a9a761743dc90defc59f | — | |
hashfab450261c2e3d86f6b8b005d76a9b85 | — | |
hash0fb87d934e3db0123d48e2c28c33080b3ff599b8 | — | |
hash213f42aae95365b1296e1aaf1c812950ada0ab7f | — | |
hash2abeae888bf0e9b2e19694e7d28c9a4b2fc9fd99 | — | |
hash3403b92056d7645acfb7236824cc58b15e4d5395 | — | |
hash59cf11cdd7e871893742e21f32d16e4891e87c12 | — | |
hash5d53dc791c5d57412fbb2ff1cd5ea444013a4c48 | — | |
hash6c9600bdd68b8dc252b7bf659f16711c7bca0b1b | — | |
hash77d09f36e05c088459594795ec530e61c4089c4c | — | |
hashe9e7c05527132d4e1386edbd5e318e00fe327090 | — | |
hashec4f3a921da4b2f760ae8212d7dfa9e6f82dabc9 | — | |
hashf754c503cf22b254c54c7c9f3a90c122f52dff8c | — | |
hash080f56cea7acfd9c20fc931e53ea1225eb6b00cf2f05a76943e6cf0770504c64 | — | |
hash1e074d9dca6ef0edd24afb2d13ca4429def5fc5486cd4170c989ef60efd0bbb0 | — | |
hash2732fc2bb7b6413c899b6ac1608818e4ee9f0e5f1d14e32c9c29982eecd50f87 | — | |
hash44c54d9d0b8d4862ad7424c677a6645edb711a6d0f36d6e87d7bae7a2cb14d68 | — | |
hash57f825a556330e94d12475f21c2245fa1ee15aedd61bffb55587b54e970f1aad | — | |
hash67534c144a7373cacbd8f9bd9585a2b74ddbb03c2c0721241d65c62726984a0a | — | |
hash719082b1e5c0d18cc0283e537215b53a864857ac936a0c7d3ddbaf7c7944cf79 | — | |
hash773c935a13ab49cc4613b30e8d2a75f1bde3b85b0bba6303eab756d70f459693 | — | |
hash77962a384d251f0aa8e3008a88f206d6cb1f7401c759c4614e3bfe865e3e985c | — | |
hash839b3a46abee1b234c4f69acd554e494c861dcc533bb79bd0d15b9855ae1bed7 | — | |
hash8c0606db237cfa33fa3fb99a56072063177b61fa2c8873ed6af712bba2dc56d9 | — | |
hash90c8b7f89c8a23b7a056df8fd190263ca91fe4e27bda174a9c268adbfc5c0f04 | — | |
hasha364ec51aa9314f831bc498ddaf82738766ca83b51401f77dbd857ba4e32a53b | — | |
hasha51416ea472658b5530a92163e64cfa51f983dfabe3da38e0646e92fb14de191 | — | |
hasha583bdf46f901364ed8e60f6aadd2b31be12a27ffccecc962872bc73a9ffd46c | — | |
hasha6307aad70195369e7ca5575f1ab81c2fd82de2fe561179e38933f9da28c4850 | — | |
hashc39184aeb42616d7bf6daaddb9792549eb354076b4559e5d85392ade2e41763e | — | |
hashc8dc86afd1cd46534f4f9869efaa3b6b9b9a1efaf3c259bb87000702807f5844 | — | |
hashc9694483c9fc15b2649359dfbd8322f0f6dd7a0a7da75499e03dbc4de2b23cad | — | |
hashd0a63e059ed2c921c37c83246cdf4de0c8bc462b7c1d4b4ecd23a24196be7dd7 | — |
Ip
| Value | Description | Copy |
|---|---|---|
ip176.65.141.63 | — |
Domain
| Value | Description | Copy |
|---|---|---|
domainblog.chebuya.com | — | |
domainvalhalla.nextron-systems.com | — |
Threat ID: 6846bdb07b622a9fdf66b6fd
Added to database: 6/9/2025, 10:55:44 AM
Last enriched: 4/4/2026, 5:52:16 AM
Last updated: 5/9/2026, 10:23:40 AM
Views: 167
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