CVE-2024-26131: Element Android is an Android Matrix Client

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HIGH 8.4UPGRADE

CVE-2024-26131 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.4) affecting element. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Element Android is an Android Matrix Client. Element Android version 1.4.3 through 1.6.10 is vulnerable to intent redirection, allowing a third-party malicious application to start any internal activity by passing some extra parameters. Possible impact includes making Element Android display an arbitrary web page, executing arbitrary JavaScript; bypassing PIN code protection; and account takeover by spawning a login screen to send credentials to

Why this priority

High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.4 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.5% (top 59%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-923, CWE-940
Published	2024-02-29
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: element

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-02-29 01:44 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:17 UTCUpdated Record last modified

element element UPGRADE

Affected: >= 1.4.3 and < 1.6.12

Fixed in: 1.6.12

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.4.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy element || rpm -q element || element --version

2. UPGRADE to 1.6.12 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade element

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade element

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.4.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison element sudo apt install element=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.3> sudo apt-mark hold element

3. If no update is available yet, DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list element sudo dnf downgrade element-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.4.3> sudo dnf versionlock add element

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-26131?

element: upgrade to 1.6.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-26131 being exploited?

CVE-2024-26131 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-2024-26131 affect?

CVE-2024-26131 affects element. Severity is high (CVSS 8.4). Element Android is an Android Matrix Client. Element Android version 1.4.3 through 1.6.10 is vulnerable to intent redirection, allowing a third-party malicious application to start any internal activity by passing some extra parameters. Pos

How urgent is CVE-2024-26131?

Priority 40/100. High severity

Software pages

Android vulnerabilities

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