QID 982746

QID 982746: Python (pip) Security Update for matrix-sydent (GHSA-mh74-4m5g-fcjx)

Security update has been released for matrix-sydent to fix the vulnerability.

Note: The preceding description block is extracted directly from the security advisory. Using automation, we have attempted to clean and format it as much as possible without introducing additional issues.

A malicious user could abuse Sydent to send out arbitrary emails from the Sydent email address. This could be used to construct plausible phishing emails, for example.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 5.7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 3.5 severity.
    • Solution
    Fixed in 4469d1d, 6b405a8, 65a6e91.

    Note that these patches include changes to the *default* email templates. If these templates have been locally modified, they must also be updated.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 982746

    CVE-2021-29432 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-mh74-4m5g-fcjx matrix-sydent URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-mh74-4m5g-fcjx
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