CVE-2025-7974: rocket.chat Auth Bypass (CVSS 7.5)

Description

rocket.chat Incorrect Authorization Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of rocket.chat. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web service, which listens on TCP port 3000 by default. The issue results from incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the application. Was ZDI-CAN-26517.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
rocket.chat	rocket.chat	7.4.0 — 7.4.4
rocket.chat	rocket.chat	7.5.0 — 7.5.3
rocket.chat	rocket.chat	7.6.0 — 7.6.4
rocket.chat	rocket.chat	7.7.0 — 7.7.2
rocket.chat	rocket.chat	< 7.8.0

References

Other References

https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-25-627/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-7974? +

rocket.chat Incorrect Authorization Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of rocket.chat. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web service, which listens on TCP port 3000 by default. The issue results from incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the application. Was ZDI-CAN-26517. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2025-7974? +

CVE-2025-7974 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-7974? +

CVE-2025-7974 affects products from rocket.chat, specifically: rocket.chat. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2025-7974? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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