8.1
CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18894

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5, when used as an OAuth 2.0 service provider. Sometimes. resource-owner authorization is bypassed, allowing account takeover.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<4.0.5
Mattermost>=4.1.0<4.1.1
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc1
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc2
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc3
Mattermost=4.2.0-rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18894?

    CVE-2017-18894 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for account takeover through resource-owner authorization bypass.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18894?

    To fix CVE-2017-18894, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 4.2.0 or later.

  • What versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2017-18894?

    CVE-2017-18894 affects Mattermost Server versions prior to 4.2.0, including 4.0.5 and 4.1.0 to 4.1.1.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18894?

    CVE-2017-18894 is an OAuth 2.0 authorization bypass vulnerability.

  • Can CVE-2017-18894 lead to data breaches?

    Yes, CVE-2017-18894 can lead to account takeover, potentially allowing unauthorized access to user data.

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