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CVE-2021-21332

6.9 · MEDIUM

Synapse is a Matrix reference homeserver written in python (pypi package matrix-synapse).

Published Mar 26, 2021CWE-79EPSS 1.22%

Overview

CVE-2021-21332 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Synapse is a Matrix reference homeserver written in python (pypi package matrix-synapse). Matrix is an ecosystem for open federated Instant Messaging and VoIP. In Synapse before version 1.27.0, the password reset endpoint served via Synapse was vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks. The impact depends on the configuration of the domain that Synapse is deployed on, but may allow access to cookies and other browser data, CSRF vulnerabilities, and access to other resources served on the same domain or parent domains. This is fixed in version 1.27.0.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/commit/e54746bdf7d5c831eabe4dcea76a7626f1de73dfGitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/pull/9200GitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/releases/tag/v1.27.0GitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/security/advisories/GHSA-246w-56m2-5899Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TNNAJOZNMVMXM6AS7RFFKB4QLUJ4IFEY/GitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/commit/e54746bdf7d5c831eabe4dcea76a7626f1de73dfGitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/pull/9200GitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/releases/tag/v1.27.0GitHubgithub.com/matrix-org/synapse/security/advisories/GHSA-246w-56m2-5899Reflists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/TNNAJOZNMVMXM6AS7RFFKB4QLUJ4IFEY/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-21332?

CVE-2021-21332 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 26, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-21332?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.9, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-21332?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-21332?

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