CVE-2025-23197: matrix-hookshot has a Potential Denial of Service when Hookshot is configured with GitHub support
First published: Mon Jan 27 2025(Updated: )
matrix-hookshot is a Matrix bot for connecting to external services like GitHub, GitLab, JIRA, and more. When Hookshot 6 version 6.0.1 or below, or Hookshot 5 version 5.4.1 or below, is configured with GitHub support, it is vulnerable to a Denial of Service (DoS) whereby it can crash on restart due to a missing check. The impact is greater to you untrusted users can add their own GitHub organizations to Hookshot in order to connect their room to a repository. This vulnerability is fixed in 6.0.2 and 5.4.2.
Credit: security-advisories@github.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Matrix Hookshot | <6.0.1 | |
| Matrix Hookshot | <5.4.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-23197?
CVE-2025-23197 is classified as a Denial of Service (DoS) vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2025-23197?
To address CVE-2025-23197, upgrade to Matrix Hookshot version 6.0.2 or above, or version 5.4.2 or above.
Which versions of Matrix Hookshot are affected by CVE-2025-23197?
Matrix Hookshot versions 6.0.1 and below, and versions 5.4.1 and below are affected by CVE-2025-23197.
What type of attack does CVE-2025-23197 enable?
CVE-2025-23197 enables a Denial of Service (DoS) attack that can crash the application.
Is CVE-2025-23197 specific to a particular configuration of Matrix Hookshot?
Yes, CVE-2025-23197 is specifically triggered when Matrix Hookshot is configured with GitHub support.
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