CVE-2026-29198 SQL injection in Rocket.Chat

Q: Is CVE-2026-29198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-29198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29198 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 9.8 Published 22 Apr 2026 Updated 23 Apr 2026

Attackers can take over the first user account via NoSQL injection when an OAuth app is configured in Rocket.Chat.

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-2026-29198?

CVE-2026-29198 is a critical SQL injection vulnerability in Rocket.chat Rocket.chat, published on 22 Apr 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In Rocket.Chat <8.3.0, <8.2.1, <8.1.2, <8.0.3, <7.13.5, <7.12.6, <7.11.6, and <7.10.9, a NoSQL injection vulnerability can lead to account takeover of the first user with a generated token when an OAuth app is configured.

Weakness: CWE-89

Which versions are affected by CVE-2026-29198?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Rocket.chat Rocket.chat.

How do I fix CVE-2026-29198?

No fix has been published for CVE-2026-29198 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-2026-29198 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2026-29198 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-h257-f28j-hfjg.