CVE-2025-62425 Details
Description
MAS (Matrix Authentication Service) is a user management and authentication service for Matrix homeservers, written and maintained by Element. A logic flaw in matrix-authentication-service 0.20.0 through 1.4.0 allows an attacker with access to an authenticated MAS session to perform sensitive operations without entering the current password. These include changing the current password, adding or removing an e-mail address and deactivating the account. The vulnerability only affects instances which have the local password database feature enabled (passwords section in the config). Patched in matrix-authentication-service 1.4.1.
A logic flaw has been identified in Element's Matrix Authentication Service (MAS) versions 0.20.0 through 1.4.0. This vulnerability allows an attacker with access to an authenticated MAS session to execute sensitive operations without providing the current password. Affected actions include changing the password, managing email addresses, and deactivating accounts. The issue arises in instances with the local password database feature enabled.
Users can upgrade to Matrix Authentication Service version 1.4.1, where this vulnerability has been patched.
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Assessed Oct 16, 2025CISA-ADP
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-620 | Unverified Password Change | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Element Matrix Authentication Service | All versions |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 16, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
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