Security features bypass in Mastodon - #VU90730
Published: June 3, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU90730
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-254
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to private mention filtering bypass. A remote attacker can spam or harassment people with whom they have no follow relationships.
Affected software
Mastodon
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Mastodon - addressed in versions 4.1.17, 4.2.9