CWE
79
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-18904: XSS

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.0.0, 3.10.2, and 3.9.2. It allows XSS via an uploaded file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<3.9.2
Mattermost>=3.10.0<3.10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-18904?

    CVE-2017-18904 is classified as a moderate severity XSS vulnerability affecting Mattermost server versions prior to 4.0.0.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-18904?

    To fix CVE-2017-18904, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 4.0.0 or later, or to 3.10.2 or later if using version 3.

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18904?

    CVE-2017-18904 affects Mattermost Server versions up to 3.9.2 and between 3.10.0 to 3.10.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-18904?

    CVE-2017-18904 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows an attacker to exploit uploaded files.

  • Can I still use Mattermost if I have CVE-2017-18904?

    Using Mattermost with CVE-2017-18904 presents security risks, so it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version.

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