How severe is CVE-2022-39252?

CVE-2022-39252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-39252 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-39252?

CVE-2022-39252 affects Matrix Matrix-rust-sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-39252?

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-2022-39252 published?

CVE-2022-39252 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-39252

CVE-2022-39252 is a high-severity vulnerability in Matrix Matrix-rust-sdk with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6. 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-287.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (38th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-287
Affected product: Matrix Matrix-rust-sdk
Published: 2022-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

matrix-rust-sdk is an implementation of a Matrix client-server library in Rust, and matrix-sdk-crypto is the Matrix encryption library. Prior to version 0.6, when a user requests a room key from their devices, the software correctly remembers the request. When the user receives a forwarded room key, the software accepts it without checking who the room key came from. This allows homeservers to try to insert room keys of questionable validity, potentially mounting an impersonation attack. Version 0.6 fixes this issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-39252?: matrix-rust-sdk is an implementation of a Matrix client-server library in Rust, and matrix-sdk-crypto is the Matrix encryption library. Prior to version 0.6, when a user requests a room key from their devices, the software correctly remembers the request. When the user receives a forwarded room key, the software accepts it without checking who the room key came from. This allows homeservers to try to insert room keys of questionable validity, potentially mounting an impersonation attack. Version 0.6 fixes this issue.
How severe is CVE-2022-39252?: CVE-2022-39252 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-39252 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (38th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-39252?: CVE-2022-39252 affects Matrix Matrix-rust-sdk. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-39252?: 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-2022-39252 published?: CVE-2022-39252 was published on 2022-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:matrix:matrix-rust-sdk:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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