Vulnerability identifier: #VU30251
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-924
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 5.18.0, 5.17.2, 5.16.4, 5.15.4, and 5.9.7. An attacker can spoof a direct-message channel by changing the type of a channel.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Mattermost Server: 5.17.0 - 5.17.1
External links
http://mattermost.com/security-updates/
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.