Vulnerability identifier: #VU24173
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Synapse
Server applications /
Conferencing, Collaboration and VoIP solutions
Vendor: Matrix.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to certain functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to software does not check if the even belongs to a certain room before returning it. A remote authenticated user can gain access to events that belong to another room.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Synapse: 0.0.1 - 1.7.0
External links
http://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/releases/tag/v1.7.1
http://github.com/matrix-org/synapse/pull/6530/files/02137bef51779880d1b16194e2d2de9a693dc512
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.