CVE-2022-36060: Improperly Controlled Modification of Object Prototype Attributes ('Prototype Pollution')

March 28, 2023 (updated November 7, 2023)

matrix-react-sdk is a Matrix chat protocol SDK for React Javascript. Events sent with special strings in key places can temporarily disrupt or impede the matrix-react-sdk from functioning properly, such as by causing room or event tile crashes. The remainder of the application can appear functional, though certain rooms/events will not be rendered. This issue has been fixed in matrix-react-sdk 3.53.0 and users are advised to upgrade. There are no known workarounds for this vulnerability.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-2x9c-qwgf-94xr
github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/releases/tag/v3.53.0
github.com/matrix-org/matrix-react-sdk/security/advisories/GHSA-2x9c-qwgf-94xr
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-36060

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