CVE-2017-1000493 SQL injection in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published 3 Jan 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can exploit NoSQL injection to take over administrator accounts in Rocket.Chat Server.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-1000493?

CVE-2017-1000493 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Rocket.chat Rocket.chat, published on 3 Jan 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Rocket.Chat Server version 0.59 and prior is vulnerable to a NoSQL injection leading to administrator account takeover

Weakness: CWE-74

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-1000493?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rocket.chat Rocket.chat.

How do I fix CVE-2017-1000493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-1000493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Use parameterised queries everywhere and never build SQL by joining strings. Upgrade affected software first; a web application firewall only buys time. More about SQL injection.

Is CVE-2017-1000493 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-1000493 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jhj8-83wr-xg4p.