What is CVE-2025-7974?

CVE-2025-7974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rocket.chat, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-09-02.

How severe is CVE-2025-7974?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Is CVE-2025-7974 known to be exploited?

1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Auth bypass in Rocket.chat

CVE-2025-7974

rocket.chat Incorrect Authorization Information Disclosure Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of rocket.chat. Authentication is not required to exploit this vulnerability. The specific flaw exists within the web service, which listens on TCP port 3000 by default. The issue results from incorrect authorization. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to disclose information in the context of the application. Was ZDI-CAN-26517.

Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control

EPSS: 0.004 (34.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Rocket.chat — versions 7.3.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

ARPSyndicate/cve-scores

References

zdi-disclosures@trendmicro.com (x_research-advisory, Third Party Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2025-7974?: CVE-2025-7974 is a high-severity vulnerability in Rocket.chat, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2025-09-02.
How severe is CVE-2025-7974?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2025-7974 known to be exploited?: 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.