CVE-2023-28357: Infoleak

Published May 11, 2023
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Updated

A vulnerability has been identified in Rocket.Chat, where the ACL checks in the Slash Command /mute occur after checking whether a user is a member of a given channel, leaking private channel members to unauthorized users. This allows authenticated users to enumerate whether a username is a member of a channel that they do not have access to.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Rocket.Chat Rocket.Chat<6.0.0

Event History

May 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-28357?

CVE-2023-28357 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose private channel member information.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-28357?

To fix CVE-2023-28357, update your Rocket.Chat instance to a version above 6.0.0 where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-28357?

CVE-2023-28357 is an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to determine channel membership.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2023-28357?

Authenticated users of Rocket.Chat versions below 6.0.0 are affected by CVE-2023-28357.

5

What impact does CVE-2023-28357 have on user privacy?

CVE-2023-28357 may lead to privacy breaches by allowing unauthorized users to enumerate members of private channels.

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