CVE-2024-50336
CVE-2024-50336 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3. 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-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 4.0 base score 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-3335
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
matrix-js-sdk is a Matrix messaging protocol Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. matrix-js-sdk before 34.11.0 is vulnerable to client-side path traversal via crafted MXC URIs. A malicious room member can trigger clients based on the matrix-js-sdk to issue arbitrary authenticated GET requests to the client's homeserver. Fixed in matrix-js-sdk 34.11.1.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-50336?
- matrix-js-sdk is a Matrix messaging protocol Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. matrix-js-sdk before 34.11.0 is vulnerable to client-side path traversal via crafted MXC URIs. A malicious room member can trigger clients based on the matrix-js-sdk to issue arbitrary authenticated GET requests to the client's homeserver. Fixed in matrix-js-sdk 34.11.1.
- How severe is CVE-2024-50336?
- CVE-2024-50336 has a CVSS 4.0 base score of 5.3, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2024-50336 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-50336?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-50336 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-50336 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-3335.
- When was CVE-2024-50336 published?
- CVE-2024-50336 was published on 2024-11-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-xvg8-m4x3-w6xr
- https://spec.matrix.org/v1.12/client-server-api/#security-considerations-5
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00004.html
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