Improper Authorization in Mattermost Server - #VU49556
Published: January 15, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU49556
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Mattermost, Inc.
Affected software:
Mattermost Server
Mattermost Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass implemented security restrictions.
The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error related to partial failure in permission level enforcement for high-availability configurations during an active session. A remote user can gain access to restricted resources under certain conditions within an active session.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.