CVE-2021-22911CWE-75

A improper input sanitization vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat server 3.11, 3.12 & 3.13 that could lead to unauthenticated NoSQL injection, resulting…

published May 27, 2021

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High probability of exploitation

NVD has not assigned a CVSS score to this record. It sits in the 99.9th percentile for exploit probability.

CVSS
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EPSS
95%
Percentile
99.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky flaw in Rocket.Chat server could let attackers execute code without any authentication! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant with a menu that anyone can edit — if the chef doesn't inspect the orders, a clever diner could slip in a dish that ruins the entire meal. If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized individuals to inject malicious code, potentially gaining full control over the server. That means attackers could manipulate data, disrupt service, or cause chaos with just a simple command. Yikes!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant with a menu that anyone can edit — if the chef doesn't inspect the orders, a clever diner could slip in a dish that ruins the entire meal. This vulnerability arises from improper input sanitization in Rocket.Chat server versions 3.11, 3.12, and 3.13, allowing unauthenticated NoSQL injection that could lead to remote code execution (RCE).

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability could allow unauthorized individuals to inject malicious code, potentially gaining full control over the server. That means attackers could manipulate data, disrupt service, or cause chaos with just a simple command. Yikes! Update your Rocket.Chat server to the latest patched version immediately. Always validate and sanitize user inputs to prevent such injection flaws, and consider implementing additional security measures like strict access controls. 🛡️ You've got this! By staying vigilant and proactive, you'll keep your environment secure and sailing smoothly! 🚀

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.95242 · 99.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-75 · Failure to Sanitize Special Elements into a Different Plane (Special Element Injection)
Published
2021-05-27T11:14Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 27 MAY 11:14Z
    A improper input sanitization vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat server 3.11, 3.12 & 3.13 that could lead to unauthenticated NoSQL injection, resulting…
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