Description
matrix-react-sdk is a Matrix chat protocol SDK for React Javascript. In certain configurations, data sent by remote servers containing special strings in key locations could cause modifications of the `Object.prototype`, disrupting matrix-react-sdk functionality, causing denial of service and potentially affecting program logic. This is fixed in matrix-react-sdk 3.69.0 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability. Note this advisory is distinct from GHSA-2x9c-qwgf-94xr which refers to a similar issue.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| matrix-org | matrix-react-sdk | < 3.69.0 |
References
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-6g43-88cp-w5gvVendor Advisory
- https://matrix.org/blog/2023/03/28/security-releases-matrix-js-sdk-24-0-0-and-matrix-react-sdk-3-69-0Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-6g43-88cp-w5gvVendor Advisory
- https://matrix.org/blog/2023/03/28/security-releases-matrix-js-sdk-24-0-0-and-matrix-react-sdk-3-69-0Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Mar 28, 2023
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified