Missing Authorization in Matrix Javascript SDK - CVE-2023-29529

 

Missing Authorization in Matrix Javascript SDK - CVE-2023-29529

Published: April 14, 2023


Vulnerability identifier: #VU75115
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 5.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-29529
CWE-ID: CWE-862
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to invisible eavesdropping in group calls. A remote user can eavesdrop on the video and audio of participants.


Affected software

Matrix Javascript SDK

How to mitigate CVE-2023-29529

Install updates from vendor's website.

Matrix Javascript SDK - update to 24.1.0

External References

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