CVE-2025-5892: RocketChat parseMessage.js parseMessage redos

Published Jun 9, 2025
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Updated

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in RocketChat up to 7.6.1. This issue affects the function parseMessage of the file /apps/meteor/app/irc/server/servers/RFC2813/parseMessage.js. The manipulation of the argument line leads to inefficient regular expression complexity. The attack may be initiated remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Rocketchat RocketChat<=7.6.1
Rocket.Chat Rocket.Chat<=7.6.1

Event History

Jun 9, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:31 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-5892?

CVE-2025-5892 is classified as a problematic vulnerability affecting RocketChat up to version 7.6.1.

2

How does CVE-2025-5892 affect RocketChat?

CVE-2025-5892 affects the function parseMessage in the parseMessage.js file, leading to inefficient regular expression handling.

3

How do I fix CVE-2025-5892?

To fix CVE-2025-5892, upgrade RocketChat to a version later than 7.6.1, where the vulnerability has been addressed.

4

What versions of RocketChat are affected by CVE-2025-5892?

RocketChat versions up to and including 7.6.1 are affected by CVE-2025-5892.

5

What is the potential impact of CVE-2025-5892?

The impact of CVE-2025-5892 could potentially lead to performance issues due to inefficient regular expression processing.

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