What is CVE-2022-36060?

CVE-2022-36060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matrix React Sdk, classified under Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes (Prototype Pollution). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2023-03-28.

How severe is CVE-2022-36060?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.

Prototype Pollution in Matrix React Sdk

CVE-2022-36060

matrix-react-sdk is a Matrix chat protocol SDK for React Javascript. Events sent with special strings in key places can temporarily disrupt or impede the matrix-react-sdk from functioning properly, such as by causing room or event tile crashes. The remainder of the application can appear functional, though certain rooms/events will not be rendered. This issue has been fixed in matrix-react-sdk 3.53.0 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

Vulnerability class: Prototype Pollution

EPSS: 0.009 (56.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H.

Affected products

Matrix React_sdk
Matrix-org Matrix-react-sdk — versions < 3.53.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-1321 — Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes (Prototype Pollution)

References

security-advisories@github.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-36060?: CVE-2022-36060 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matrix React Sdk, classified under Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes (Prototype Pollution). CVSS score: 8.2/10. Published 2023-03-28.
How severe is CVE-2022-36060?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.2 out of 10.