CVE-2017-18915: Critical severity mattermost vulnerability

Published Jun 19, 2020
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 3.8.2, 3.7.5, and 3.6.7. After a restart of a server, an attacker might suddenly gain API Endpoint access.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=3.6.0<3.6.7
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=3.7.0<3.7.5
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=3.8.0<3.8.2

Event History

Jun 19, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:16 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:16 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-18915?

CVE-2017-18915 is a vulnerability in Mattermost Server before version 3.8.2, 3.7.5, and 3.6.7 that allows an attacker to gain API Endpoint access after a server restart.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-18915?

CVE-2017-18915 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-18915?

Mattermost Server versions 3.6.0 to 3.6.7, 3.7.0 to 3.7.5, and 3.8.0 to 3.8.2 are affected by CVE-2017-18915.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) ID for CVE-2017-18915?

CVE-2017-18915 is associated with CWE-276.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-18915?

To fix CVE-2017-18915, it is recommended to upgrade Mattermost Server to version 3.8.2, 3.7.5, or 3.6.7.

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