#VU30183 Incorrect permission assignment for critical resource in Mattermost Server


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

Vulnerability identifier: #VU30183

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-2017-18916

CWE-ID: CWE-732

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. API endpoint access control does not honor an integration permission restriction.

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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