CVE-2022-36060 Prototype pollution in matrix-react-sdk
Prototype pollution in matrix-react-sdk allows attackers to cause denial of service by crashing specific room or event tiles.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2022-36060?
CVE-2022-36060 is a high-severity vulnerability in matrix-org matrix-react-sdk, published on 28 Mar 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official 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.
Weakness: CWE-1321
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36060?
2 open source packages ship an affected version, including matrix-react-sdk. It affects 1 product.
| Package | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
matrix-react-sdk npm | All versions | 3.53.0 |
matrix-react-sdk npm | All versions | 3.53.0 |
Products include Matrix React Sdk.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36060?
Upgrade matrix-react-sdk to 3.53.0 or later.
Is CVE-2022-36060 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36060 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as CLEANSTART-2024-KG85356, GHSA-2x9c-qwgf-94xr.