CVE-2024-46936

CVE-2024-46936 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Rocket.Chat 6.12.0, 6.11.2, 6.10.5, 6.9.6, 6.8.6, 6.7.8, and before is vulnerable to a message forgery / impersonation issue. Attackers can abuse the UpdateOTRAck method to send ephemeral messages as if they were any other user they choose.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-46936?
Rocket.Chat 6.12.0, 6.11.2, 6.10.5, 6.9.6, 6.8.6, 6.7.8, and before is vulnerable to a message forgery / impersonation issue. Attackers can abuse the UpdateOTRAck method to send ephemeral messages as if they were any other user they choose.
How severe is CVE-2024-46936?
CVE-2024-46936 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-46936 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-46936?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-46936 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-46936 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-42149.
When was CVE-2024-46936 published?
CVE-2024-46936 was published on 2024-09-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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