PatchTheCVECVE-2022-41904: Element iOS is an iOS Matrix client provided by Element
CVE-2022-41904 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.4) affecting element. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.
Element iOS is an iOS Matrix client provided by Element. It is based on MatrixSDK. Prior to version 1.9.7, events encrypted using Megolm for which trust could not be established did not get decorated accordingly (with warning shields). Therefore a malicious homeserver could inject messages into the room without the user being alerted that the messages were not sent by a verified group member, even if the user has previously verified all group mem
Why this priority
- No elevated risk signals yet
A fixed release or distro patch exists.
Risk facts
| CVSS score | 6.4 (Medium) |
| Attack vector | Network (remote) |
| Attack complexity | Low |
| Privileges needed | Low |
| User interaction | None |
| EPSS exploit chance | 0.5% (top 60%) |
| CISA exploited list | No |
| Weakness | CWE-357 |
| Published | 2022-11-11 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score
Am I affected?
Timeline
- Published CVE record published
- Updated Record last modified
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.
Quick answers
How do I fix CVE-2022-41904?
element: upgrade to 1.9.7. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.
Is CVE-2022-41904 being exploited?
CVE-2022-41904 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.
What does CVE-2022-41904 affect?
CVE-2022-41904 affects element. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.4). Element iOS is an iOS Matrix client provided by Element. It is based on MatrixSDK. Prior to version 1.9.7, events encrypted using Megolm for which trust could not be established did not get decorated accordingly (with warning shields). Ther
How urgent is CVE-2022-41904?
Priority 32/100. No elevated risk signals yet.
Software pages
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