Unauthorized moderation commands via unchecked room origin
Published Jan 21, 2025 · Updated Jan 21, 2025
Authorization bypass in Matrix.org Mjolnir 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute bot management commands from any joined room. The room.message handler in Mjolnir.ts lets text reach handleCommand without first requiring the configured management-room ID. Any Matrix user able to post in a room shared with the bot can invoke moderation functions, including enabled server-administration components.
Summary
What happened
Authorization bypass in Matrix.org Mjolnir 1.9.0 allows remote attackers to execute bot management commands from any joined room. The room.message handler in Mjolnir.ts lets text reach handleCommand without first requiring the configured management-room ID. Any Matrix user able to post in a room shared with the bot can invoke moderation functions, including enabled server-administration components.
The record
- CVE
- CVE-2025-24024
- Published
- Jan 21, 2025
- Updated
- Jan 21, 2025
- Vendor
- Matrix.org
- Product
- Mjolnir
- Classifications
- CWE-671
- Attack vector
- network
- Privileges
- unauthenticated
Timeline
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- Jan 21, 2025CVE publishedPublication date reported by the CVE source.
- Jan 21, 2025Record updatedLatest update available in the CVE record.
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