CVE-2022-39249

CVSS v3.1 7.5 (High)
75% Progress
EPSS 0.13 % (48th)
0.13% Progress
Affected Products 1
Advisories 18

Matrix Javascript SDK is the Matrix Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. Prior to version 19.7.0, an attacker cooperating with a malicious homeserver can construct messages appearing to have come from another person. Such messages will be marked with a grey shield on some platforms, but this may be missing in others. This attack is possible due to the matrix-js-sdk implementing a too permissive key forwarding strategy on the receiving end. Starting with version 19.7.0, the default policy for accepting key forwards has been made more strict in the matrix-js-sdk. matrix-js-sdk will now only accept forwarded keys in response to previously issued requests and only from own, verified devices. The SDK now sets a trusted flag on the decrypted message upon decryption, based on whether the key used to decrypt the message was received from a trusted source. Clients need to ensure that messages decrypted with a key with trusted = false are decorated appropriately, for example, by showing a warning for such messages. This attack requires coordination between a malicious homeserver and an attacker, and those who trust your homeservers do not need a workaround.

Weaknesses
CWE-287
Improper Authentication
CWE-322
Key Exchange without Entity Authentication
CVE Status
PUBLISHED
CNA
GitHub, Inc.
Published Date
2022-09-28 20:15:16
(23 months ago)
Updated Date
2022-12-08 03:13:22
(21 months ago)

Affected Products

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Configuration #1

    CPE23 From Up To
  Matrix Javascript Sdk for Node.js prior 19.7.0 version cpe:2.3:a:matrix:javascript_sdk::*:*:*:*:node.js < 19.7.0
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