CVE-2023-28325

Name: CVE-2023-28325
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-05-11T22:15:09.83+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-28325 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat <6.0 that could allow a hacker to manipulate the rid parameter and change the updateMessage method that only checks whether the user is allowed to edit message in the target room.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat <6.0 that could allow a hacker to manipulate the rid parameter and change the updateMessage method that only checks whether the user is allowed to edit message in the target room.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Rocket.Chat	Rocket.Chat	< 6.0.0

References

https://hackerone.com/reports/1406479Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://hackerone.com/reports/1406479Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 11, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-28325?

How severe is CVE-2023-28325?

CVE-2023-28325 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-28325?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST