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CVE-2025-30355: Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation

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HIGH 7.1UPGRADE

CVE-2025-30355 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.1) affecting synapse. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation. A malicious server can craft events which, when received, prevent Synapse version up to 1.127.0 from federating with other servers. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild and has been fixed in Synapse v1.127.1. No known workarounds are available.

Why this priority

  • High severity

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.1 (High)
Attack vectorNetwork (remote)
Attack complexityLow
Privileges neededLow
User interactionNone
EPSS exploit chance1.2% (top 31%)
CISA exploited listNo
WeaknessCWE-20
Published2025-03-27
Last modified2026-06-17
Publisher (CNA): GitHub, Inc. · Vendor: matrix

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

matrix synapse UPGRADE
Affected: < 1.127.1
Fixed in: 1.127.1
Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy synapse || rpm -q synapse || synapse --version
2. UPGRADE to 1.127.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)
sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade synapse
2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
sudo dnf upgrade synapse
Note
Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.
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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-2025-30355?

synapse: upgrade to 1.127.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2025-30355 being exploited?

CVE-2025-30355 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-2025-30355 affect?

CVE-2025-30355 affects synapse. Severity is high (CVSS 7.1). Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation. A malicious server can craft events which, when received, prevent Synapse version up to 1.127.0 from federating with other servers. The vulnerability has been exploited in the wild

How urgent is CVE-2025-30355?

Priority 42/100. High severity

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