CWE
732
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-21252

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.2, 5.1.1, 5.0.3, and 4.10.3. Attackers could use multiple e-mail addresses to bypass a domain-based policy for signups.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<4.10.3
Mattermost>=5.0.0<5.0.3
Mattermost>=5.1.0<5.1.1
Mattermost=5.2.0-rc1
Mattermost=5.2.0-rc2
Mattermost=5.2.0-rc3
Mattermost=5.2.0-rc4
Mattermost=5.2.0-rc5
Mattermost=5.2.0-rc6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-21252?

    CVE-2018-21252 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-21252?

    To fix CVE-2018-21252, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 5.2 or higher, or to one of the specified patched versions.

  • What impact does CVE-2018-21252 have on Mattermost Server?

    CVE-2018-21252 allows attackers to bypass domain-based signup policies by using multiple email addresses.

  • Which versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2018-21252?

    CVE-2018-21252 affects Mattermost Server versions prior to 5.2, 5.1.1, 5.0.3, and 4.10.3.

  • Is there a risk of unauthorized access due to CVE-2018-21252?

    Yes, CVE-2018-21252 could lead to unauthorized account creation, increasing the risk of unauthorized access.

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