CVE-2026-30831: RocketChat Rocket.Chat · Improper Authentication
Affects RocketChat Rocket.ChatSource CVE Database V5
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.0 High · fixed in 8.2.0 : patch RocketChat Rocket.Chat soon.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 11:52 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 28% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 8.2.0, 8.1.1, 8.0.2 +4
CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:UExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 6 Mar 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
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| RocketChatRocket.Chat | Affected
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AI-suggested
To mitigate CVE-2026-30831, organizations should immediately upgrade Rocket.Chat to one of the patched versions: 7.10.8, 7.11.5, 7.12.5, 7.13.4, 8.0.2, 8.1.1, or 8.2.0. Until upgrades are applied, restrict network access to the DDP Streamer service to trusted internal networks or VPNs to reduce exposure. Implement additional monitoring and alerting for suspicious login attempts, especially those bypassing 2FA or involving deactivated accounts. Review and audit user account statuses regularly to detect unauthorized access. Consider deploying Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) with custom rules to detect anomalous authentication patterns targeting the DDP Streamer endpoint. Educate administrators and users about the importance of applying security patches promptly. Finally, conduct penetration testing and vulnerability assessments post-patching to ensure the vulnerability is fully remediated and no residual issues remain.
Description
Rocket.Chat is an open-source, secure, fully customizable communications platform. Prior to versions 7.10.8, 7.11.5, 7.12.5, 7.13.4, 8.0.2, 8.1.1, and 8.2.0, authentication vulnerabilities exist in Rocket.Chat's enterprise DDP Streamer service. The Account.login method exposed through the DDP Streamer does not enforce Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) or validate user account status (deactivated users can still login), despite these checks being mandatory in the standard Meteor login flow. This issue has been patched in versions 7.10.8, 7.11.5, 7.12.5, 7.13.4, 8.0.2, 8.1.1, and 8.2.0.