Description
Matrix Javascript SDK is the Matrix Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. Starting with version 17.1.0-rc.1, improperly formed beacon events can disrupt or impede the matrix-js-sdk from functioning properly, potentially impacting the consumer's ability to process data safely. Note that the matrix-js-sdk can appear to be operating normally but be excluding or corrupting runtime data presented to the consumer. This is patched in matrix-js-sdk v19.7.0. Redacting applicable events, waiting for the sync processor to store data, and restarting the client are possible workarounds. Alternatively, redacting the applicable events and clearing all storage will fix the further perceived issues. Downgrading to an unaffected version, noting that such a version may be subject to other vulnerabilities, will additionally resolve the issue.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| matrix-org | matrix-js-sdk | >= 17.1.0-rc.1, < 19.7.0 | — |
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 11 | node-matrix-js-sdk | No fix yet | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | node-matrix-js-sdk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | node-matrix-js-sdk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 22.04 LTS | thunderbird | 1:102.4.2+build2-0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | USN-5724-1 |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | node-matrix-js-sdk | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 20.04 LTS | thunderbird | 1:102.4.2+build2-0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | USN-5724-1 |
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | thunderbird | 1:102.4.2+build2-0ubuntu0.18.04.1 | USN-5724-1 |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 9 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el9_0 | RHSA-2022:7178 |
| RHEL 8 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el8_6 | RHSA-2022:7190 |
| RHEL 7 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el7_9 | RHSA-2022:7184 |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 8.4 EUS | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el8_4 | RHSA-2022:7181 |
| RHEL 8.2 EUS | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el8_2 | RHSA-2022:7182 |
| RHEL 8.1 E4S | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el8_1 | RHSA-2022:7183 |
AlmaLinux
Errata ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux 9 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el9_0.alma | ALSA-2022:7178 |
| AlmaLinux 8 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el8_6.alma | ALSA-2022:7190 |
Rocky Linux
Errata ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Linux 8 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el8_6 | RLSA-2022:7190 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP4 | MozillaThunderbird | 102.4.0-150200.8.85.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3800-1 |
| SLES 15 SP3 | MozillaThunderbird | 102.4.0-150200.8.85.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3800-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | MozillaThunderbird | 102.3.1-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:12379-1 |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | element-web +1 | 1.11.8-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:12375-1, openSUSE-SU-2024:12374-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | MozillaThunderbird | 102.4.0-150200.8.85.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3800-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.3 | MozillaThunderbird | 102.4.0-150200.8.85.1 | SUSE-SU-2022:3800-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | element-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | element-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | element-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | element-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | element-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
Show 4 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | element-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | element-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | riot-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.16 | riot-web | 1.11.7-r0 | — |
Amazon Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.amzn2.0.1 | ALAS2-2022-1900 |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 9 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.el9_0 | ELSA-2022-7178 |
| Oracle Linux 8 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.0.1.el8_6 | ELSA-2022-7190 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | thunderbird | 102.4.0-1.0.1.el7_9 | ELSA-2022-7184 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | matrix-js-sdk | >= 17.1.0-rc.1, < 19.7.0 | 19.7.0 | GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x |
Advisories 19
- ALSA-2022:7178 Important: thunderbird security update AlmaLinux Security Advisories · Oct 29, 2026
- ALSA-2022:7190 Important: thunderbird security update AlmaLinux Security Advisories · Oct 29, 2026
- RHSA-2022:7190 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- RHSA-2022:7184 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- RHSA-2022:7183 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- RHSA-2022:7181 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- RHSA-2022:7182 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- RHSA-2022:7178 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Jun 27, 2026
- USN-5724-1 thunderbird vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 27, 2026
- RLSA-2022:7190 Important: thunderbird security update Rocky Linux Security Advisories · Feb 5, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:12374-1 element-desktop-1.11.8-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:12379-1 MozillaThunderbird-102.3.1-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:12375-1 element-web-1.11.8-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025
- SUSE-SU-2022:3800-1 Security update for MozillaThunderbird SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 2, 2025
- ALAS2-2022-1900 Important: thunderbird security update (Amazon Linux 2) Amazon Linux Security Center (ALAS) · May 9, 2024
- WID-SEC-2022-1589 Mozilla Thunderbird: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Dec 6, 2022
- ELSA-2022-7178 Important: thunderbird security update (Oracle Linux 9) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Oct 27, 2022
- ELSA-2022-7190 Important: thunderbird security update (Oracle Linux 8) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Oct 27, 2022
- ELSA-2022-7184 Important: thunderbird security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Oct 27, 2022
References
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-hvv8-5v86-r45x
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-spec-proposals/pull/3488
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/commit/a587d7c36026fe1fcf93dfff63588abee359be76
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/releases/tag/v19.7.0
- GLSA-202210-35 vendor-advisory