A hacker has found a security flaw in Marvel Rivals, one of the most popular multiplayer games currently available.
A report from Shalzuth’s blog, spotted by Gameranx, discusses the Marvel Rivals security exploit, which lets hackers access the player’s PC and PS5. The report states that developers use “remote code execution for their hotfix patching system.” However, when the codes are executed, the “game doesn’t verify” whether the command comes from the real server. Moreover, it provides “admin privileges for the sake of anti-cheat,” making it easier for the hacker to take over the device.
For those wondering about RCE or remote code execution, this is a common way for hackers to run malicious code on a player’s device if they are on an unsecured network without the victim noticing. Shalzuth also posted a video of exploiting this Marvel Rivals security flaw on his gaming laptop and PlayStation 5 by injecting malicious scripts while on the same Wi-Fi. He has also contacted NetEase through various channels to inform them about the issue.
Security flaws in the gaming industry aren’t uncommon, especially with games like Marvel Rivals, which focus on online gameplay. However, the fact that a hacker can quickly take over a player’s device with the help of the game is a cause for concern, mainly when the title attracts close to 200-300,000 players every day on Steam alone.
In other news, Marvel Rivals have cancelled mid-season rank resets after recent backlash. Also, the game has a section on Disney Plus. What are your thoughts on the Marvel Rivals security flaw? Let us know in the comments or on our new community forum!
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