element-hq element-web up to 1.11.111 state issue

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in element-hq element-web up to 1.11.111. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality. The manipulation leads to state issue. This vulnerability is referenced as CVE-2025-59161. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in element-hq element-web up to 1.11.111 and classified as problematic. This issue affects an unknown code. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a state issue vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-371. Impacted is integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Element Web is a Matrix web client built using the Matrix React SDK. Element Web and Element Desktop before version 1.11.112 have insufficient validation of room predecessor links, allowing a remote attacker to attempt to impermanently replace a room's entry in the room list with an unrelated attacker-supplied room. While the effect of this is temporary, it may still confuse users into acting on incorrect assumptions. The issue has been patched and users should upgrade to 1.11.112. A reload/refresh will fix the incorrect room list state, removing the attacker's room and restoring the original room.

The advisory is shared at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-59161 since 09/09/2025. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.11.112 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 8e9a43d70c90e6a3b110cd0a377296079e4c81f5 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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Class: State issue
CWE: CWE-371
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Remote: Yes

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: element-web 1.11.112
Patch: 8e9a43d70c90e6a3b110cd0a377296079e4c81f5

Timelineinfo

09/09/2025 CVE reserved
09/16/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/17/2025 +1 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-m6c8-98f4-75rr
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59161 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59161
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324545

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2025 20:43
Updated: 09/17/2025 02:39
Changes: 09/16/2025 20:43 (69), 09/17/2025 02:39 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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