CVE-2017-1000054: XSS

Published Jul 13, 2017
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Updated

Rocket.Chat version 0.8.0 and newer is vulnerable to XSS in the markdown link parsing code for messages.

Affected Software

72 affected components
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.8.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.9.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.10.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.10.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.10.2
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.11.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.12.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.12.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.13.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.14.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.15.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.16.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.17.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.18.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.18.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.19.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.20.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.21.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.22.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.23.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.24.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.25.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.26.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.27.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.28.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.29.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.30.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.31.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.32.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.33.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.34.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.35.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.36.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.37.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.37.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.38.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.39.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.40.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.41.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.42.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.43.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.44.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.45.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.46.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.47.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.47.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.48.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.48.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.48.2
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.49.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.49.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.49.2
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.49.3
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.49.4
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.50.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.50.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.51.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.52.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.53.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.54.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.54.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.54.2
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.55.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.55.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.56.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.57.0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.57.0-rc0
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.57.0-rc1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.57.0-rc2
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.57.0-rc3
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.57.1
Rocketchat Rocket.chat=0.57.2

Event History

Jul 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000054?

CVE-2017-1000054 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing cross-site scripting (XSS) in Rocket.Chat.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000054?

To remediate CVE-2017-1000054, update Rocket.Chat to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability, specifically a version above 0.57.2.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2017-1000054 on Rocket.Chat users?

The impact of CVE-2017-1000054 allows attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript code in the context of the user's session, which can lead to data theft or account compromise.

4

Which versions of Rocket.Chat are affected by CVE-2017-1000054?

CVE-2017-1000054 affects all Rocket.Chat versions from 0.8.0 up to and including 0.57.1.

5

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2017-1000054 if I cannot upgrade?

While upgrading is the best solution, minimizing markdown link usage in messages could serve as a temporary workaround to reduce exposure to CVE-2017-1000054.

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