5.3
MEDIUM CVSS 4.0
CVE-2026-63097
Dendrite 0.13.8 syncapi /context Endpoint Post-Leave State Exposure
Description

Dendrite through 0.13.8 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the syncapi /context endpoint (syncapi/routing/context.go) that allows authenticated local users to access post-leave room state events by exploiting a flawed membership check that evaluates only the RoomExists field while ignoring IsInRoom, HasBeenInRoom, and Membership fields. Attackers who have left a room can call the rooms context API endpoint for a previously permitted event and receive unfiltered current room state that the /messages and /sync endpoints correctly withhold.

INFO

Published Date :

July 17, 2026, 4:17 p.m.

Last Modified :

July 17, 2026, 4:17 p.m.

Remotely Exploit :

Yes !
Affected Products

The following products are affected by CVE-2026-63097 vulnerability. Even if cvefeed.io is aware of the exact versions of the products that are affected, the information is not represented in the table below.

No affected product recoded yet

CVSS Scores
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Score Version Severity Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 3.1 MEDIUM [email protected]
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10
CVSS 4.0 MEDIUM [email protected]
Solution
Update Dendrite to a version that addresses the improper access control flaw in the syncapi context endpoint.
  • Upgrade Dendrite to version 0.13.9 or later.
  • Review access control logic for the syncapi context endpoint.
  • Ensure all membership fields are validated for access.
  • Test endpoint behavior after applying the update.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to CVE-2026-63097.

URL Resource
https://github.com/geo-chen/oss/blob/main/dendrite.md#finding-3-context-returns-current-room-state-to-non-members-and-left-users-history-visibility-bypass
https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dendrite-syncapi-context-endpoint-post-leave-state-exposure
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration

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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the CVE-2026-63097 vulnerability over time.

Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.

  • New CVE Received by [email protected]

    Jul. 17, 2026

    Action Type Old Value New Value
    Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://github.com/matrix-org/dendrite', 'vendor': 'matrix-org', 'product': 'dendrite', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '0', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '0.13.8'}], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}]
    Added Tag unsupported-when-assigned
    Added Description Dendrite through 0.13.8 contains an improper access control vulnerability in the syncapi /context endpoint (syncapi/routing/context.go) that allows authenticated local users to access post-leave room state events by exploiting a flawed membership check that evaluates only the RoomExists field while ignoring IsInRoom, HasBeenInRoom, and Membership fields. Attackers who have left a room can call the rooms context API endpoint for a previously permitted event and receive unfiltered current room state that the /messages and /sync endpoints correctly withhold.
    Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X
    Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
    Added CWE CWE-863
    Added Reference https://github.com/geo-chen/oss/blob/main/dendrite.md#finding-3-context-returns-current-room-state-to-non-members-and-left-users-history-visibility-bypass
    Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/dendrite-syncapi-context-endpoint-post-leave-state-exposure
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days. Following chart shows the EPSS score history of the vulnerability.