CWE
22
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18874: Path Traversal

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2 when local storage for files is used. A System Admin can achieve directory traversal.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<4.1.2
Mattermost>=4.2.0<4.2.1
Mattermost=4.3.0-rc1
Mattermost=4.3.0-rc2
Mattermost=4.3.0-rc3
Mattermost=4.3.0-rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18874?

    CVE-2017-18874 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via directory traversal.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18874?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-18874, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 4.3.0 or later.

  • What does CVE-2017-18874 exploit?

    CVE-2017-18874 exploits local storage for files allowing a System Admin to achieve directory traversal.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-18874?

    CVE-2017-18874 affects Mattermost Server versions prior to 4.3.0, as well as 4.2.1 and 4.1.2.

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-18874?

    Yes, the vulnerability CVE-2017-18874 has been patched in Mattermost Server versions 4.3.0 and later.

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