CVE-2026-45078: Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-45078?

synapse: upgrade to 1.152.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-45078 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45078 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-45078 affect?

CVE-2026-45078 affects synapse. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation. Prior to 1.152.1, local authenticated users can cause Synapse to starve other requests of CPU and lead to other requests failing, causing other users to be denied service. This vul

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-45078?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

MEDIUM 5.5UPGRADE

CVE-2026-45078 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.5) 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. Prior to 1.152.1, local authenticated users can cause Synapse to starve other requests of CPU and lead to other requests failing, causing other users to be denied service. This vulnerability is fixed in 1.152.1.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.1% (top 98%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2026-05-28
Last modified	2026-10-26

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

Last updated 2026-10-26 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-05-28 17:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-26 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

element synapse UPGRADE

Affected: < 1.152.1

Fixed in: 1.152.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 1.152.1 (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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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-45078?

synapse: upgrade to 1.152.1. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-45078 being exploited?

CVE-2026-45078 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-2026-45078 affect?

CVE-2026-45078 affects synapse. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.5). Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation. Prior to 1.152.1, local authenticated users can cause Synapse to starve other requests of CPU and lead to other requests failing, causing other users to be denied service. This vul

How urgent is CVE-2026-45078?

Priority 20/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Related CVEs

CVE-2026-45076 LOW 2.7 UPGRADE Synapse is an open source Matrix homeserver implementation

References

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