CVE-2024-51749

Nov. 13, 2024, 5:01 p.m.

3.5
Low

Description

Element is a Matrix web client built using the Matrix React SDK. Versions of Element Web and Desktop earlier than 1.11.85 do not check if thumbnails for attachments, stickers and images are coherent. It is possible to add thumbnails to events trigger a file download once clicked. Fixed in element-web 1.11.85.

Product(s) Impacted

Product Versions
Element Web
  • ['< 1.11.85']

Weaknesses

Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.

CWE-451
User Interface (UI) Misrepresentation of Critical Information
The user interface (UI) does not properly represent critical information to the user, allowing the information - or its source - to be obscured or spoofed. This is often a component in phishing attacks.

References

https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/commit/a00c343435d633e64de2c0548217aa611c7bbef5
https://github.com/element-hq/element-web/security/advisories/GHSA-5486-384g-mcx2

Tags

security-advisories@github.com
CWE-451
2024-11-12
CVE-2024-51749

CVSS Score

3.5 / 10

CVSS Data - 3.1

  • Attack Vector: NETWORK
  • Attack Complexity: LOW
  • Privileges Required: LOW
  • Scope: UNCHANGED
  • Confidentiality Impact: NONE
  • Integrity Impact: LOW
  • Availability Impact: NONE

    • CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Timeline

Published: Nov. 12, 2024, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Nov. 13, 2024, 5:01 p.m.

Status : Awaiting Analysis

CVE has been recently published to the CVE List and has been received by the NVD.

More info

Source

security-advisories@github.com

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