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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20859

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.15.0. Login access control can be bypassed via crafted input.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<4.10.8
Mattermost>=5.7.0<5.7.3
Mattermost>=5.8.0<5.8.1
Mattermost=5.9.0-rc1
Mattermost=5.9.0-rc2
Mattermost=5.9.0-rc3
Mattermost=5.9.0-rc4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20859?

    CVE-2019-20859 has been categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass login access control.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20859?

    To fix CVE-2019-20859, you should upgrade Mattermost Server to version 5.15.0 or later.

  • What versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2019-20859?

    Mattermost Server versions before 5.15.0, specifically 4.10.8 and 5.7.0 to 5.8.1, are affected by CVE-2019-20859.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-20859?

    CVE-2019-20859 is a login access control vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted input.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-20859?

    There are no documented workarounds for CVE-2019-20859; upgrading to the latest version is the recommended action.

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