CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18882: 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 can occur via OpenGraph data.

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-2017-18882?

    CVE-2017-18882 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for exploitation via cross-site scripting (XSS).

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18882?

    To fix CVE-2017-18882, you should upgrade Mattermost Server to version 4.3.0 or later, or the specified remedial versions 4.2.1 or 4.1.2.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2017-18882 enable?

    CVE-2017-18882 can enable attackers to execute malicious scripts in the context of a user's session through XSS attacks.

  • What versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2017-18882?

    Mattermost Server versions prior to 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2 are affected by CVE-2017-18882.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-18882 if immediate patching isn’t possible?

    There are no official workarounds for CVE-2017-18882; patching to a secure version is strongly recommended.

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