matrix-js-sdk has insufficient MXC URI validation which allows client-side path traversal
### Summary matrix-js-sdk before 34.11.0 is vulnerable to client-side path traversal via crafted MXC URIs. A malicious room member can trigger clients based on the matrix-js-sdk to issue arbitrary authenticated GET requests to the client's homeserver. ### Details The Matrix specification demands homeservers to [perform validation](https://spec.matrix.org/v1.12/client-server-api/#security-considerations-5) of the `server-name` and `media-id` components of MXC URIs with the intent to prevent path traversal. However, it is not mentioned that a similar check must also be performed on the client to prevent *client-side* path traversal. matrix-js-sdk fails to perform this validation. ### Patches Fixed in matrix-js-sdk 34.11.1. ### Workarounds None. ### References - https://spec.matrix.org/v1.12/client-server-api/#security-considerations-5 - https://blog.doyensec.com/2024/07/02/cspt2csrf.html
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Related CVEs.
| ID | severity | exploitable | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVE-2024-50336US | — | — | ||
matrix-js-sdk is a Matrix messaging protocol Client-Server SDK for JavaScript. matrix-js-sdk before 34.11.0 is vulnerable to client-side path traversal via crafted MXC URIs. A mali… | ||||
references
External citations — patches, advisories, analysis.
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdkPACKAGE
- https://github.com/matrix-org/matrix-js-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-xvg8-m4x3-w6xrWEB
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00004.htmlWEB
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50336ADVISORY
- https://spec.matrix.org/v1.12/client-server-api/#security-considerations-5WEB
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