How severe is CVE-2022-35249?

CVE-2022-35249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2022-35249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-35249?

CVE-2022-35249 affects Rocket.chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-35249?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2022-35249 published?

CVE-2022-35249 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-35249

CVE-2022-35249 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Rocket.chat with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-862.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (46th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-862
Affected product: Rocket.chat
Published: 2022-09-23
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A information disclosure vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat <v5 where the getUserMentionsByChannel meteor server method discloses messages from private channels and direct messages regardless of the users access permission to the room.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-35249?: A information disclosure vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat <v5 where the getUserMentionsByChannel meteor server method discloses messages from private channels and direct messages regardless of the users access permission to the room.
How severe is CVE-2022-35249?: CVE-2022-35249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2022-35249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (46th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-35249?: CVE-2022-35249 affects Rocket.chat. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-35249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2022-35249 published?: CVE-2022-35249 was published on 2022-09-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1410246

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:rocket.chat:rocket.chat:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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