RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

When E2EE is disabled, sending images and attachments works normally. When E2EE is enabled, sending attachments still works, but sending images fails

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Description

When E2EE is disabled, sending images and attachments works normally. When E2EE is enabled, sending attachments still works, but sending images fails

Deployment
Version
8.0.1
Apps Engine Version
1.59.0
Node Version
v22.16.0
Database Migration
335 (February 2, 2026 10:24)
MongoDB
8.2.4 / wiredTiger (oplog Disabled)
Commit Details
HEAD: (7137ec80f)
Branch: HEAD
Release 8.0.1
PID
1

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Research direction

Start by reproducing the issue on Rocket.Chat 8.0.1 with E2EE both disabled and enabled, comparing image sends with attachment sends. Trace the image-upload path and its E2EE handling; done means images send successfully with E2EE enabled without breaking attachments.

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Assessment

Tech stack
typescript
Domain
security
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
30/100

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