#VU37030 Input validation error in Synapse - CVE-2018-12423
Published: June 14, 2018 / Updated: August 8, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU37030
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-12423
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Synapse
Synapse
Software vendor:
Matrix.org
Matrix.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
In Synapse before 0.31.2, unauthorised users can hijack rooms when there is no m.room.power_levels event in force.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.