CVE-2022-39200
CVE-2022-39200 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matrix Dendrite with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-347.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-347
- Affected product: Matrix Dendrite
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Dendrite is a Matrix homeserver written in Go. In affected versions events retrieved from a remote homeserver using the `/get_missing_events` path did not have their signatures verified correctly. This could potentially allow a remote homeserver to provide invalid/modified events to Dendrite via this endpoint. Note that this does not apply to events retrieved through other endpoints (e.g. `/event`, `/state`) as they have been correctly verified. Homeservers that have federation disabled are not vulnerable. The problem has been fixed in Dendrite 0.9.8. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2022-39200?
- Dendrite is a Matrix homeserver written in Go. In affected versions events retrieved from a remote homeserver using the `/get_missing_events` path did not have their signatures verified correctly. This could potentially allow a remote homeserver to provide invalid/modified events to Dendrite via this endpoint. Note that this does not apply to events retrieved through other endpoints (e.g. `/event`, `/state`) as they have been correctly verified. Homeservers that have federation disabled are not vulnerable. The problem has been fixed in Dendrite 0.9.8. Users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this issue.
- How severe is CVE-2022-39200?
- CVE-2022-39200 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2022-39200 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2022-39200?
- CVE-2022-39200 affects Matrix Dendrite. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2022-39200?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2022-39200 published?
- CVE-2022-39200 was published on 2022-09-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/matrix-org/dendrite/commit/2792d0490f3771488bad346981b8c26479a872c3
- https://github.com/matrix-org/dendrite/security/advisories/GHSA-pfw4-xjgm-267c
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:matrix:dendrite:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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