SB2020061946 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Mattermost, Mattermost Server



SB2020061946 - Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Mattermost, Mattermost Server

Published: June 19, 2020 Updated: July 17, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2020061946
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
  • Low
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  • Critical

Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-20869)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.10.0, 5.9.1, 5.8.2, and 4.10.9. A non-member could change the Update/Patch Channel endpoint for a private channel.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.