VDB-324549 · CVE-2025-59160 · GHSA-mp7c-m3rh-r56v

matrix-org matrix-js-sdk up to 38.1.x getJoinedRooms data authenticity

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in matrix-org matrix-js-sdk up to 38.1.x. Impacted is the function MatrixClient::getJoinedRooms. Performing a manipulation results in data authenticity. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2025-59160. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in matrix-org matrix-js-sdk up to 38.1.x. This affects the function MatrixClient::getJoinedRooms. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a data authenticity vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-345. The product does not sufficiently verify the origin or authenticity of data, in a way that causes it to accept invalid data. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

Matrix JavaScript SDK is a Matrix Client-Server SDK for JavaScript and TypeScript. matrix-js-sdk before 38.2.0 has insufficient validation of room predecessor links in MatrixClient::getJoinedRooms, allowing a remote attacker to attempt to replace a tombstoned room with an unrelated attacker-supplied room. The issue has been patched and users should upgrade to 38.2.0. A workaround is to avoid using MatrixClient::getJoinedRooms in favor of getRooms() and filtering upgraded rooms separately.

The advisory is shared at github.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-59160 since 09/09/2025. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 265288 (Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-59160), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 38.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 43c72d5bf5e2d0a26b3b4f71092e7cb39d4137c4 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.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (265288). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

Productinfo

Vendor

matrix-org

Name

matrix-js-sdk

Version

License

open-source

Website

Product: https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Data authenticity
CWE: CWE-345
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 265288
Nessus Name: Linux Distros Unpatched Vulnerability : CVE-2025-59160

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: matrix-js-sdk 38.2.0
Patch: 43c72d5bf5e2d0a26b3b4f71092e7cb39d4137c4

Timelineinfo

09/09/2025 CVE reserved
09/16/2025 +7 days Advisory disclosed
09/16/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
09/18/2025 +2 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-mp7c-m3rh-r56v
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-59160 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-59160
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-324549

Entryinfo

Created: 09/16/2025 20:44
Updated: 09/18/2025 15:33
Changes: 09/16/2025 20:44 (70), 09/17/2025 02:39 (1), 09/18/2025 15:33 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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