#VU34220 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements in Output Used by a Downstream Component in Mattermost Server


Published: 2020-06-19 | Updated: 2020-08-08

Vulnerability identifier: #VU34220

Vulnerability risk: Medium

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

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-21258

CWE-ID: CWE-74

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 perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.1. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service via the invite_people slash command.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Mattermost Server: 5.0.0 - 5.0.3


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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