CVE-2026-29197 Missing authorization in Rocket.Chat

Q: Is CVE-2026-29197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-29197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Medium 4.3 Published 23 Apr 2026 Updated 24 Apr 2026

Authenticated users can read apps-engine logs due to a permission check typo, exposing sensitive application data.

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

What is CVE-2026-29197?

CVE-2026-29197 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in Rocket.chat Rocket.chat, published on 23 Apr 2026. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In versions <8.4.0, <8.3.2, <8.2.2, <8.1.3, <8.0.4, <7.13.6, <7.12.7, <7.11.7, and <7.10.10, the endpoints /api/apps/logs and /api/apps/:id/logs have a typo in the required permission check, allowing authenticated users without the proper permissions to read apps-engine logs.

Weakness: CWE-284

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29197?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rocket.chat Rocket.chat.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29197?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29197 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.

Is CVE-2026-29197 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29197 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-37hj-44gj-w9gc.