CWE
862 200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2022-35249: Infoleak

First published: Fri Sep 23 2022(Updated: )

A information disclosure vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat <v5 where the getUserMentionsByChannel meteor server method discloses messages from private channels and direct messages regardless of the users access permission to the room.

Credit: support@hackerone.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Rocket.Chat Livechat<5.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2022-35249?

    CVE-2022-35249 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability that can expose sensitive messages.

  • How do I fix CVE-2022-35249?

    To fix CVE-2022-35249, update Rocket.Chat to version 5.0 or later, where this vulnerability has been addressed.

  • What versions of Rocket.Chat are affected by CVE-2022-35249?

    CVE-2022-35249 affects Rocket.Chat versions earlier than 5.0.

  • What type of data is disclosed in CVE-2022-35249?

    CVE-2022-35249 discloses messages from private channels and direct messages, regardless of user permissions.

  • Who is impacted by CVE-2022-35249?

    Users of Rocket.Chat versions before 5.0 are potentially impacted by the information disclosure due to CVE-2022-35249.

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