Vulnerability identifier: #VU30184

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-18917

CWE-ID: CWE-916

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 gain access to sensitive information.

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, and 3.6.7. Weak hashing was used for e-mail invitations, OAuth, and e-mail verification tokens.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mattermost Server: 3.8.0 - 3.8.1

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

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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.