CVE-2017-18888: SQL Injection

Published Jun 19, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2. It allows SQL injection during the fetching of multiple posts.

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·06:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:10 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18888?

The severity of CVE-2017-18888 is classified as high due to its potential for SQL injection.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18888?

To fix CVE-2017-18888, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 4.3.0 or later.

3

Which versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2017-18888?

CVE-2017-18888 affects Mattermost Server versions prior to 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2017-18888 facilitate?

CVE-2017-18888 facilitates SQL injection attacks during the fetching of multiple posts.

5

Is there any workaround for CVE-2017-18888?

There are no recommended workarounds for CVE-2017-18888; upgrading to a patched version is the only solution.

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