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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
Contributor guide
First steps
- Read the whole issue, then the project's contributing guide.
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- Fork the repository and make your change on a branch.
- Open a pull request that references the issue number.
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