MEDIUM CVSS 5.4
Published: 2022-09-23

CVE-2022-35251

rocket.chat rocket.chat Security Advisory (CVE-2022-35251)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2022-35251 impacting rocket.chat rocket.chat. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Rocket.chat <v5 due to style injection in the complete chat window, an adversary is able to manipulate not only the style of it, but will also be able to block functionality as well as hijacking the content of targeted users. Hence the payloads are stored in messages, it is a persistent attack vector, which will trigger as soon as the message gets viewed.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
Low (PR:L)
Standard user access required
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Changed (S:C)
Impacts components beyond caller authority
Confidentiality
Low (C:L)
Partial information leakage
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product rocket.chat / rocket.chat
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-79

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2022-35251 impacting rocket.chat rocket.chat.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2022-35251.yaml
id: cve-2022-35251

info:
  name: rocket.chat rocket.chat - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2022-35251 affecting rocket.chat rocket.chat.
    Evaluation: A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in Rocket.chat &lt;v5 due to style injection in the complete chat window, an adversary is able to manipula...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2022-35251
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.4
    cve-id: CVE-2022-35251
    cwe-id: CWE-79
  tags: cve,cve-2022-35251,rocket.chat,rocket.chat,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "rocket.chat"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2022-35251.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2022-35251
# Target: rocket.chat rocket.chat | CVSS: 5.4 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2022-35251 (rocket.chat rocket.chat)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against rocket.chat rocket.chat scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2022-35251.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2022-35251
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install rocket.chat 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade rocket.chat 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update rocket.chat

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i rocket.chat 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i rocket.chat

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2022-35251 in rocket.chat rocket.chat?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update rocket.chat rocket.chat packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2022-35251?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2022-35251?

CVE-2022-35251 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.4
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2022-35251
Weakness CWE-79
Vendor rocket.chat
Product rocket.chat
Published 2022-09-23
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N