Vulnerability identifier: #VU30250

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-2019-20843

CWE-ID: N/A

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 5.18.0, 5.17.2, 5.16.4, 5.15.4, and 5.9.7. There are weak permissions for configuration files.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mattermost Server: 5.17.0 - 5.17.1

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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.