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File upload local preview can run embedded scripts after user interaction

Low
jryans published GHSA-8796-gc9j-63rv May 17, 2021

Package

npm matrix-react-sdk (npm)

Affected versions

< 3.21.0

Patched versions

3.21.0

Description

Impact

When uploading a file, the local file preview can lead to execution of scripts embedded in the uploaded file, but only after several user interactions to open the preview in a separate tab. This only impacts the local user while in the process of uploading. It cannot be exploited remotely or by other users.

Patches

This has been fixed by #5981, which is included in 3.21.0.

Workarounds

There are no known workarounds.

Severity

Low

CVE ID

CVE-2021-32622

Weaknesses

No CWEs

Credits