matrix-react-sdk Prototype pollution vulnerability
Impact
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.
Patches
This is fixed in matrix-react-sdk 3.53.0
Workarounds
There are no workarounds. Please upgrade immediately.
References
https://learn.snyk.io/lessons/prototype-pollution/javascript/
For more information
If you have any questions or comments about this advisory please email us at security at matrix.org.
Affected software
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| Platform | Package | Vulnerable versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| npm package | matrix-react-sdk | < 3.53.0 | 3.53.0 |
References
- CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N- Weakness (CWE)
CWE-1321- Platform
- npm
- Package
matrix-react-sdk- Disclosed
- 28.03.2023
- Updated
- 11.10.2026 10:22
Sources and licenses
OSV / GitHub Advisory Database - GHSA-2x9c-qwgf-94xr - CC BY 4.0
Vulnerability history: matrix-react-sdk
All published vulnerabilities of this package (npm package), newest first. Shows whether this is a one-off slip or a package that needs watching.
- Total entries
- 8
- First → latest
- 03.2021 10.2024
- Without a fix
- 0
- Exploited in attacks
- 0
Severity breakdown
- High 4
- Medium 3
- Low 1
Disclosures per year
- 2021: 2
- 2022: 0
- 2023: 4
- 2024: 2
- 2025: 0
- 2026: 0
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