Description
matrix-react-sdk is a Matrix chat protocol SDK for React Javascript. Events sent with special strings in key places can temporarily disrupt or impede the matrix-react-sdk from functioning properly, such as by causing room or event tile crashes. The remainder of the application can appear functional, though certain rooms/events will not be rendered. This issue has been fixed in matrix-react-sdk 3.53.0 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Scores
CVSS v3
8.2
EPSS
0.0042
EPSS Percentile
62.2%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-1321
Status
published
Products (2)
matrix/react_sdk
< 3.53.0
npm/matrix-react-sdk
0 - 3.53.0npm
Published
Mar 28, 2023
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026