Description
matrix-js-sdk is a Matrix messaging protocol Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. In versions prior to 24.0.0 events sent with special strings in key places can temporarily 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 vulnerability is distinct from GHSA-rfv9-x7hh-xc32 which covers a similar issue. The issue has been patched in matrix-js-sdk 24.0.0 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| matrix-org | matrix-js-sdk | < 24.0.0 | — |
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 14 | thunderbird | 1:102.9.1-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | thunderbird | 1:102.9.1-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | thunderbird | 1:102.9.1-1 | — |
| Debian 11 | thunderbird | 1:102.10.0-1~deb11u1 | DSA-5392-1 |
| Debian 10 | thunderbird | 1:102.10.0-1~deb10u1 | DLA-3400-1 |
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 20.04 LTS | node-matrix-js-sdk | No fix yet | — |
Red Hat
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 9 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el9_1 | RHSA-2023:1809 |
| RHEL 8 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_7 | RHSA-2023:1802 |
| RHEL 7 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el7_9 | RHSA-2023:1806 |
Show 7 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHEL 9.0 EUS | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el9_0 | RHSA-2023:1810 |
| RHEL 8.6 EUS | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_6 | RHSA-2023:1811 |
| RHEL 8.4 EUS | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_4 | RHSA-2023:1804 |
| RHEL 8.2 TUS | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_2 | RHSA-2023:1805 |
| RHEL 8.2 E4S | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_2 | RHSA-2023:1805 |
| RHEL 8.2 AUS | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_2 | RHSA-2023:1805 |
| RHEL 8.1 E4S | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_1 | RHSA-2023:1803 |
AlmaLinux
Errata ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| AlmaLinux 9 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el9_1.alma | ALSA-2023:1809 |
| AlmaLinux 8 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_7.alma | ALSA-2023:1802 |
Rocky Linux
Errata ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Linux 9 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el9_1 | RLSA-2023:1809 |
| Rocky Linux 8 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.el8_7 | RLSA-2023:1802 |
SUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| SLES 15 SP4 | MozillaThunderbird | 102.9.1-150200.8.110.2 | SUSE-SU-2023:1736-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | MozillaThunderbird | 102.10.0-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:12852-1 |
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | element-web | 1.11.26-1.1 | openSUSE-SU-2024:12823-1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | MozillaThunderbird | 102.9.1-150200.8.110.2 | SUSE-SU-2023:1736-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | element-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | element-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.22 | element-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.21 | element-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.20 | element-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.19 | element-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.18 | element-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.17 | riot-web | 1.11.26-r0 | — |
Oracle Linux
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oracle Linux 9 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.0.1.el9_1 | ELSA-2023-1809 |
| Oracle Linux 8 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.0.1.el8_7 | ELSA-2023-1802 |
| Oracle Linux 7 | thunderbird | 102.10.0-2.0.1.el7_9 | ELSA-2023-1806 |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| npm | matrix-js-sdk | < 24.0.0 | 24.0.0 | GHSA-mwq8-fjpf-c2gr |
Advisories 21
- ALSA-2023:1809 Important: thunderbird security update AlmaLinux Security Advisories · Oct 29, 2026
- ALSA-2023:1802 Important: thunderbird security update AlmaLinux Security Advisories · Oct 29, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1811 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1809 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1810 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1806 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1804 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1805 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1803 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- RHSA-2023:1802 Red Hat Security Advisory: thunderbird security update Red Hat Security Advisories (RHSA) · Aug 20, 2026
- DSA-5392-1 thunderbird - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DLA-3400-1 thunderbird - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- RLSA-2023:1809 Important: thunderbird security update Rocky Linux Security Advisories · Feb 5, 2026
- RLSA-2023:1802 Important: thunderbird security update Rocky Linux Security Advisories · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:12823-1 element-web-1.11.26-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:12852-1 MozillaThunderbird-102.10.0-1.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- SUSE-SU-2023:1736-1 Security update for MozillaThunderbird SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026
- WID-SEC-2023-0789 Mozilla Thunderbird: Schwachstelle ermöglicht Denial of Service BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 29, 2023
- ELSA-2023-1809 Important: thunderbird security update (Oracle Linux 9) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Apr 18, 2023
- ELSA-2023-1802 Important: thunderbird security update (Oracle Linux 8) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Apr 18, 2023
- ELSA-2023-1806 Important: thunderbird security update (Oracle Linux 7) Oracle Linux Security Advisories (ELSA) · Apr 18, 2023
References
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-mwq8-fjpf-c2gr
- https://matrix.org/blog/2023/03/28/security-releases-matrix-js-sdk-24-0-0-and-matrix-react-sdk-3-69-0
- https://www.debian.org/security/2023/dsa-5392
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/04/msg00027.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202305-36