CVE-2019-5885

High

Description

Matrix Synapse before 0.34.0.1, when the macaroon_secret_key authentication parameter is not set, uses a predictable value to derive a secret key and other secrets which could allow remote attackers to impersonate users.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductMatrix Synapse
PublishedMar 21, 2019
First seenMar 21, 2019

How to fix

Update
  • matrix synapse0.34.0.1 or later
  • matrix-synapse0.34.0.1 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
matrix synapsev < 0.34.0.10.34.0.1
fedoraproject fedora28, 29—
matrix-synapsePyPIv < 0.34.0.10.34.0.1

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