Matrix Specification up to 1.15 external control of critical state data

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Matrix Specification up to 1.15. It has been rated as problematic. This affects an unknown part. Performing a manipulation results in external control of critical state data. This vulnerability was named CVE-2025-49090. The attack may be initiated remotely. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Matrix Specification up to 1.15. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a external control of critical state data vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-642. The product stores security-critical state information about its users, or the product itself, in a location that is accessible to unauthorized actors. This is going to have an impact on integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

The Matrix specification before 1.16 (i.e., with a room version before 12 and State Resolution before 2.1) has deficient state resolution.

It is possible to read the advisory at matrix.org. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-49090 since 05/31/2025. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

Upgrading to version 1.16 eliminates this vulnerability. The upgrade is hosted for download at github.com.

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Exploitinginfo

Class: External control of critical state data
CWE: CWE-642
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Specification 1.16

Timelineinfo

05/31/2025 CVE reserved
10/03/2025 +125 days Advisory disclosed
10/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
10/03/2025 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 1931
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2025-49090 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-49090
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-326823

Entryinfo

Created: 10/03/2025 06:55
Changes: 10/03/2025 06:55 (64)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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