#VU52291 NoSQL Injection in Rocket.Chat


Published: 2021-04-16 | Updated: 2021-05-26

Vulnerability identifier: #VU52291

Vulnerability 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

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Rocket.Chat
Web applications / Forum & blogging software

Vendor: Rocket.Chat Technologies Corp.

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.


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