CVE-2017-18879: XSS
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. XSS could occur via the author_link field of a Slack attachment.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2017-18879?
CVE-2017-18879 has a medium severity rating due to potential XSS vulnerabilities.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18879?
To fix CVE-2017-18879, upgrade to Mattermost Server version 4.3.0 or higher.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18879?
CVE-2017-18879 affects Mattermost Server versions up to and including 4.1.2, 4.2.0, and 4.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18879?
CVE-2017-18879 is classified as a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
When was CVE-2017-18879 disclosed?
CVE-2017-18879 was disclosed in late 2017.
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