Description
Element Web is a Matrix web client built using the Matrix React SDK. Element Web and Element Desktop before version 1.11.112 have insufficient validation of room predecessor links, allowing a remote attacker to attempt to impermanently replace a room's entry in the room list with an unrelated attacker-supplied room. While the effect of this is temporary, it may still confuse users into acting on incorrect assumptions. The issue has been patched and users should upgrade to 1.11.112. A reload/refresh will fix the incorrect room list state, removing the attacker's room and restoring the original room.
References (2)
Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/security/advisories/GHSA-m6c8-98f4-75rr
Scores
CVSS v4
2.7
EPSS
0.0020
EPSS Percentile
41.7%
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U
CISA SSVC
Vulnrichment
Exploitation
none
Automatable
yes
Technical Impact
partial
Details
CWE
CWE-20
Status
published
Products (1)
element-hq/element-web
< 1.11.112
Published
Sep 16, 2025
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026