Information Exposure Affecting matrix-synapse package, versions [,1.41.1)


Severity

Recommended
0.0
low
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.08% (36th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-PYTHON-MATRIXSYNAPSE-1579722
  • published2 Sept 2021
  • disclosed1 Sept 2021
  • creditUnknown

Introduced: 1 Sep 2021

CVE-2021-39164  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-200  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade matrix-synapse to version 1.41.1 or higher.

Overview

matrix-synapse is an ecosystem for open federated Instant Messaging and VoIP.

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Information Exposure. Unauthorised users can access the membership (list of members, with their display names) of a room if they know the ID of the room. The vulnerability is limited to rooms with shared history visibility. Furthermore, the unauthorised user must be using an account on a vulnerable homeserver that is in the room.

CVSS Scores

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