Auth bypass in Matrix-org Matrix-js-sdk
CVE-2022-39250
Matrix JavaScript SDK is the Matrix Client-Server software development kit (SDK) for JavaScript. Prior to version 19.7.0, an attacker cooperating with a malicious homeserver could interfere with the verification flow between two users, inj…
EPSS: 0.003 (53.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:N.
Affected products
- Matrix-org Matrix-js-sdk — versions < 19.7.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/commit/a587d7c36026fe1fcf93dfff63588abee359…
- github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/releases/tag/v19.7.0
- matrix.org/blog/2022/09/28/upgrade-now-to-address-encryption-vulns-in-matrix-sd…
- github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-5w8r-8pgj-5jmf
- GLSA-202210-35 (vendor-advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-39250?
- CVE-2022-39250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matrix-org Matrix-js-sdk, classified under Key Exchange without Entity Authentication. CVSS score: 8.6/10. Published 2022-09-29.
- How severe is CVE-2022-39250?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.6 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2022-39250 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.