CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18881: 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 a goto_location response to a slash command.

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-2017-18881?

    CVE-2017-18881 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential XSS attack vector.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18881?

    To fix CVE-2017-18881, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 4.3.0 or later.

  • What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-18881?

    The vulnerability in CVE-2017-18881 allows for cross-site scripting (XSS) via a slash command's goto_location response.

  • Which versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2017-18881?

    Mattermost Server versions prior to 4.3.0, including 4.2.1 and 4.1.2, are affected by CVE-2017-18881.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18881 if I cannot upgrade?

    There is no known workaround for CVE-2017-18881; upgrading to a secure version is the recommended solution.

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