CVE-2024-29151

Rocket.Chat.Audit through 5ad78e8 depends on filecachetools, which does not exist in PyPI

Critical · published March 18, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
23.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A missing dependency could leave your Rocket.Chat.Audit in a precarious spot! The reliance on non-existent filecachetools is a recipe for disaster. ⚠️ Think of it like building a bridge without checking if the steel beams are available — one small oversight can lead to a collapse when everyone is counting on it to hold up their communication. If an attacker takes advantage of this critical dependency issue, they could potentially disrupt communications or even cause a shutdown of the Rocket.Chat service entirely. This could lead to a loss of data, hinder team collaboration, and potentially expose sensitive information to the wrong hands. The fallout could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like building a bridge without checking if the steel beams are available — one small oversight can lead to a collapse when everyone is counting on it to hold up their communication. The vulnerability arises because Rocket.Chat.Audit relies on a library that doesn't exist in PyPI, creating an unstable foundation for its operations. Without a valid filecachetools, the audit feature may not function as intended, leading to unmonitored activities.

What to do

If an attacker takes advantage of this critical dependency issue, they could potentially disrupt communications or even cause a shutdown of the Rocket.Chat service entirely. This could lead to a loss of data, hinder team collaboration, and potentially expose sensitive information to the wrong hands. The fallout could be absolutely devastating! To remediate this issue, check your Rocket.Chat installation for proper dependencies and ensure that you are using a supported version. Consider reaching out to the Rocket.Chat community for guidance on securing your implementation. Keeping an eye on updates from the developers is also key! You've got this! With a little diligence, you can shore up your defenses and keep your chat secure. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00316 · 23.3th percentile
Published
2024-03-18T00:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 MAR 00:00Z
    Rocket.Chat.Audit through 5ad78e8 depends on filecachetools, which does not exist in PyPI
    cvelistv5