CVE-2017-18874: Path Traversal
Published 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.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost Server<4.1.2
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=4.2.0<4.2.1
Mattermost Mattermost Server=4.3.0-rc1
Mattermost Mattermost Server=4.3.0-rc2
Mattermost Mattermost Server=4.3.0-rc3
Mattermost Mattermost Server=4.3.0-rc4
Event History
Jun 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:07 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-18874?
To mitigate CVE-2017-18874, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 4.3.0 or later.
3
What does CVE-2017-18874 exploit?
CVE-2017-18874 exploits local storage for files allowing a System Admin to achieve directory traversal.
4
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.
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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.