Vulnerability Description
Rocket.Chat is an open-source, secure, fully customizable communications platform. Prior to 7.10.14, 8.0.8, 8.1.7, 8.2.7, 8.3.7, 8.4.5, 8.5.2, and 8.6.1, the channels.convertToTeam REST endpoint allows an authenticated registered user with the create-team permission to convert an unrelated public channel by supplying channelName instead of channelId because the edit-room permission is checked only for channelId. This issue is fixed in versions 7.10.14, 8.0.8, 8.1.7, 8.2.7, 8.3.7, 8.4.5, 8.5.2, and 8.6.1.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/commit/175a19c4151f41910499ef37df54f58
- https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/pull/41206
- https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/security/advisories/GHSA-4mvx-9h2h-hmg
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-72919?
CVE-2026-72919 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Rocket.Chat is an open-source, secure, fully customizable communications platform. Prior to 7.10.14, 8.0.8, 8.1.7, 8.2.7, 8.3.7, 8.4.5, 8.5.2, and 8.6.1, the channels.convertToTeam REST endpoint allow...
How severe is CVE-2026-72919?
CVE-2026-72919 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-72919?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.