#VU30181 Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions in Mattermost Server


Published: 2020-06-19 | Updated: 2020-07-17

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30181

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18914

CWE-ID: CWE-754

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Mattermost Server
Client/Desktop applications / Messaging software

Vendor: Mattermost, Inc.

Description

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

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, and 3.6.7. An external link can occur on an error page even if it is not on an allowlist.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mattermost Server: 3.8.0 - 3.8.1


External links
http://mattermost.com/security-updates/


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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