CVE-2025-47930: Zulip Server has access control bypass for restrictions on creation of specific channel types
Zulip is an open-source team chat application. Starting in version 10.0 and prior to version 10.3, the "Who can create public channels" access control mechanism can be circumvented by creating a private or web-public channel, and then changing the channel privacy to public. A similar technique works for creating private channels without permission, though such a process requires either the API or modifying the HTML, as we do mark the "private" radio button as disabled in such cases. Version 10.3 contains a patch.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-47930?
CVE-2025-47930 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting Zulip versions 10.0 to 10.2.
How do I fix CVE-2025-47930?
To fix CVE-2025-47930, upgrade to Zulip version 10.3 or later.
What does CVE-2025-47930 affect?
CVE-2025-47930 affects the access control mechanism for creating public channels in Zulip.
Can CVE-2025-47930 allow unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2025-47930 can potentially allow unauthorized users to create public channels.
In which versions of Zulip is CVE-2025-47930 present?
CVE-2025-47930 is present in Zulip versions 10.0 through 10.2.