diff --git a/code/datums/world_topic.dm b/code/datums/world_topic.dm
index 20520052be..612c86bc11 100644
--- a/code/datums/world_topic.dm
+++ b/code/datums/world_topic.dm
@@ -138,9 +138,10 @@
 	keyword = "status"
 
 /datum/world_topic/status/Run(list/input)
-	if(GLOB.topic_status_lastcache <= world.time + 5)
-		return GLOB.topic_status_cache
-	GLOB.topic_status_lastcache = world.time
+	if(!key_valid) //If we have a key, then it's safe to trust that this isn't a malicious packet. Also prevents the extra info from leaking
+		if(GLOB.topic_status_lastcache <= world.time + 5)
+			return GLOB.topic_status_cache
+		GLOB.topic_status_lastcache = world.time
 	. = list()
 	.["version"] = GLOB.game_version
 	.["mode"] = "hidden"	//CIT CHANGE - hides the gamemode in topic() calls to prevent meta'ing the gamemode
@@ -184,4 +185,5 @@
 		.["shuttle_timer"] = SSshuttle.emergency.timeLeft()
 		// Shuttle timer, in seconds
 
-	GLOB.topic_status_cache = .
+	if(!key_valid)
+		GLOB.topic_status_cache = .