Improper Input Validation Affecting matrix-synapse package, versions [0.34.0,1.93.0)


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.08% (37th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-PYTHON-MATRIXSYNAPSE-5920321
  • published27 Sept 2023
  • disclosed26 Sept 2023
  • creditUnknown

Introduced: 26 Sep 2023

CVE-2023-42453  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade matrix-synapse to version 1.93.0 or higher.

Overview

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

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation due to the improper validation of receipts. An attacker can forge read receipts for any event by knowing the room ID and event ID.

CVSS Scores

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