Description
Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation. Prior to 1.152.1, local authenticated users can cause Synapse to starve other requests of CPU and lead to other requests failing, causing other users to be denied service. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.152.1.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| element-hq | synapse | < 1.152.1 | — |
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.
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 24.04 LTS | matrix-synapse | No fix yet | — |
Show 3 more (older releases, extended support, other products)Fewer releases
| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 22.04 LTS | matrix-synapse | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 20.04 LTS | matrix-synapse | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | matrix-synapse | No fix yet | — |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | matrix-synapse | 1.153.0-2.1 | openSUSE-SU-2026:10898-1 |
Alpine
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine v3.24 | synapse | 1.152.1-r0 | — |
| Alpine v3.23 | synapse | 1.152.1-r0 | — |
Affected packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Affected | Fixed | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PyPI | matrix-synapse | < 1.152.1 | 1.152.1 | GHSA-8q93-326v-3m7g |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2026:10898-1 matrix-synapse-1.153.0-2.1 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 30, 2026