CVE-2024-50336

matrix-js-sdk has insufficient MXC URI validation which allows client-side path traversal

Description

matrix-js-sdk is a Matrix messaging protocol Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. matrix-js-sdk before 34.11.0 is vulnerable to client-side path traversal via crafted MXC URIs. A malicious room member can trigger clients based on the matrix-js-sdk to issue arbitrary authenticated GET requests to the client's homeserver. Fixed in matrix-js-sdk 34.11.1.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 4.0 •
EPSS 0.16%
Affected: matrix-org matrix-js-sdk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-xvg8-m4x3-w6xr
https://spec.matrix.org/v1.12/client-server-api/#security-considerations-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50336?
CVE-2024-50336 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50336?
To fix CVE-2024-50336, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-50336 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50336 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-50336?
CVE-2024-50336 affects matrix-org matrix-js-sdk.
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