Improper input validation in Rocket.Chat

1) NoSQL Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU52291

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary NoSQL code in the database.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation. A remote non-authenticated attacker can send a specially crafted request and execute arbitrary NoSQL code in the database.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in account takeover.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Rocket.Chat: 3.0.0 - 3.13.1

External links

http://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/3.11.4
http://docs.rocket.chat/guides/security/security-updates
http://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/3.12.4
http://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/releases/tag/3.13.2

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.