7.5
CWE
665 79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-46505: XSS

First published: Wed Jan 18 2023(Updated: )

An issue in MatrixSSL 4.5.1-open and earlier leads to failure to securely check the SessionID field, resulting in the misuse of an all-zero MasterSecret that can decrypt secret data.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
MatrixSSL<=4.5.1
<=4.5.1

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-46505?

    CVE-2022-46505 has a critical severity level due to its potential to allow unauthorized decryption of sensitive data.

  • Which versions of MatrixSSL are affected by CVE-2022-46505?

    CVE-2022-46505 affects MatrixSSL versions 4.5.1-open and earlier.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-46505?

    To fix CVE-2022-46505, you should upgrade to the latest version of MatrixSSL that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What type of issue is identified in CVE-2022-46505?

    CVE-2022-46505 is a security issue that involves improper handling of the SessionID field in MatrixSSL.

  • What can an attacker achieve by exploiting CVE-2022-46505?

    Exploiting CVE-2022-46505 allows attackers to misuse an all-zero MasterSecret for decrypting protected data.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203