CVE-2023-28325: An improper authorization vulnerability exists in Rocket.Chat <6.0 that could allow a hacker to manipulate the

Q: How do I fix CVE-2023-28325?

rocket.chat: upgrade to 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2023-28325 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28325 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2023-28325 affect?

CVE-2023-28325 affects rocket.chat. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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

Q: How urgent is CVE-2023-28325?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

MEDIUM 6.5REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2023-28325 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 6.5) affecting rocket.chat. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

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.

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	6.5 (Medium)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 68%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-285, CWE-287, CWE-863
Published	2023-05-11
Last modified	2026-10-24

Publisher (CNA): HackerOne · Vendor: rocket.chat

Last updated 2026-10-24 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2023-05-11 22:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-24 13:10 UTCUpdated Record last modified

rocket.chat rocket.chat UPGRADE

Affected: < 6.0.0

Fixed in: 6.0.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy rocket.chat || rpm -q rocket.chat || rocket.chat --version

2. UPGRADE to 6.0.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade rocket.chat

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade rocket.chat

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Exact fixes by distribution

Fedora 46 · sugar-toolkit-gtk3 · FIXED · 0.122-2.fc46 · FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-d11eb2faf0

Fedora ELN · ntpd-rs · FIXED · 1.7.2-3.eln159 · FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310 · source

sudo dnf upgrade --advisory=FEDORA-2026-57e4a99310

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2023-28325?

rocket.chat: upgrade to 6.0.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2023-28325 being exploited?

CVE-2023-28325 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2023-28325 affect?

CVE-2023-28325 affects rocket.chat. Severity is medium (CVSS 6.5). 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

How urgent is CVE-2023-28325?

Priority 36/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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