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Chaos RAT, an open-source remote administration tool written in Golang, has evolved since its first appearance in 2022. Recent variants have been identified in Linux and Windows attacks. The malware offers cross-platform compatibility and is being exploited by threat actors for malicious purposes. It provides an administrative panel for payload generation and control of compromised systems. The latest samples show improved encoding of configuration data and expanded capabilities. A critical vulnerability in Chaos RAT's web panel allowed attackers to execute remote code on the server. While overall usage remains limited, its low detection profile creates opportunities for espionage, data exfiltration, and establishing footholds for further attacks.

Chaos RAT is a remote administration tool (RAT) originally released as open-source software written in Golang, which has evolved since its initial appearance in 2022 into a malware platform exploited by threat actors. Its cross-platform design supports both Linux and Windows environments, increasing its potential attack surface. The malware provides an administrative web panel that allows attackers to generate payloads and control compromised systems remotely. Recent variants have improved the encoding of configuration data, making detection and analysis more difficult, and have expanded capabilities that facilitate persistence, lateral movement, and data exfiltration. A critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-30850) was discovered in the Chaos RAT web panel, enabling remote code execution on the server hosting the panel, which could allow attackers to take full control of the command and control infrastructure. Although overall usage of Chaos RAT remains limited compared to more widespread malware, its low detection profile and modular capabilities make it attractive for espionage campaigns and establishing persistent footholds within targeted networks. The malware leverages multiple tactics and techniques mapped to MITRE ATT&CK, including process injection, persistence mechanisms, command and control communication, and execution of arbitrary code, highlighting its sophistication and adaptability. No known widespread exploits of the critical vulnerability have been reported in the wild yet, but the presence of this flaw significantly raises the risk profile for organizations running the Chaos RAT infrastructure or those potentially targeted by attackers using it.

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