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Attack Tree Analysis for rocketchat/rocket.chat

Objective: Gain Unauthorized Access/Control of Rocket.Chat {CRITICAL}

Attack Tree Visualization

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                                  |  Gain Unauthorized Access/Control of Rocket.Chat | {CRITICAL}
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+---------+---------+ +---------------+---------------+ | Exploit | [HIGH RISK] | Abuse | [HIGH RISK] | Vulnerabilities | | Misconfiguration | +---------+---------+ +---------------+---------------+ | | +---------+---------+ +---------+---------+ | Known CVEs | [HIGH RISK] | Weak/Default | [HIGH RISK] {CRITICAL} +---------+---------+ | Credentials | | | +---------+---------+ +---------+---------+ | Unpatched | [HIGH RISK] | Server/Client | +---------+---------+

Attack Tree Path: Goal: Gain Unauthorized Access/Control of Rocket.Chat {CRITICAL}

  • Description: The ultimate objective of the attacker is to gain illegitimate access to the Rocket.Chat system and/or control over its functionality. This could involve accessing private messages, user data, files, or even taking control of the server itself.
  • Criticality: This is the central point of the entire threat model. All attack paths converge here.
  • Impact: Very High. Successful achievement of this goal leads to a complete compromise of the Rocket.Chat instance and potentially the application using it.

Attack Tree Path: High-Risk Path: Exploit Vulnerabilities [HIGH RISK]

  • Description: This path involves the attacker leveraging security weaknesses in the Rocket.Chat software or its dependencies.

  • Why High Risk: Vulnerabilities are a common and effective attack vector, especially when exploit code is publicly available.

    • Attack Vector: Known CVEs [HIGH RISK]

      • Description: Exploiting publicly disclosed vulnerabilities with assigned Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) identifiers.
      • Likelihood: Medium. CVEs are publicly known, and exploit code is often available.
      • Impact: High. Can lead to complete system compromise, data breaches, or other severe consequences.
      • Effort: Low. Exploit code is often readily available, reducing the effort required.
      • Skill Level: Low. Pre-built exploits lower the skill barrier.
      • Detection Difficulty: Medium. Vulnerability scanners can detect known CVEs, but timely patching is essential.

    • Attack Vector: Unpatched Server/Client [HIGH RISK]

      • Description: Exploiting vulnerabilities in outdated versions of the Rocket.Chat server software, client applications, or underlying dependencies (even if a formal CVE hasn't been assigned).
      • Likelihood: High. Many systems are not updated promptly, leaving them vulnerable.
      • Impact: High. Similar to known CVEs, unpatched software can lead to complete compromise.
      • Effort: Low. Attackers can often find vulnerable systems through scanning or by identifying outdated software versions.
      • Skill Level: Low. The required skill level depends on the specific vulnerability, but many are easily exploitable.
      • Detection Difficulty: Low (if actively looking). Outdated software can be detected through version checks and vulnerability scanning.

Attack Tree Path: High-Risk Path: Abuse Misconfiguration [HIGH RISK]

  • Description: This path involves the attacker taking advantage of incorrect or insecure configurations of the Rocket.Chat system.

  • Why High Risk: Misconfigurations are common and often provide easy entry points for attackers.

    • Attack Vector: Weak/Default Credentials [HIGH RISK] {CRITICAL}
      • Description: Using default administrator passwords, easily guessable passwords, or weak passwords for any Rocket.Chat account (admin, users, database connections).
      • Likelihood: High. Default credentials are often unchanged, and weak passwords are a prevalent issue.
      • Impact: Very High. Provides direct access to the system, often with administrative privileges.
      • Effort: Very Low. Requires minimal effort to try default credentials or common passwords.
      • Skill Level: Very Low. No specialized skills are needed.
      • Detection Difficulty: Low (if auditing). Credential stuffing attacks might be detected through failed login attempts, but successful logins with default credentials are harder to spot without specific auditing.
      • Criticality: This is a critical node because it's a frequent point of failure and a gateway to further attacks. Weak credentials can be leveraged to exploit other vulnerabilities or gain access to sensitive data.