CWE
918
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20872: SSRF

First published: Fri Jun 19 2020(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.9.0, 5.8.1, 5.7.3, and 4.10.8. SSRF can attack local services.

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

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2019-20872?

    CVE-2019-20872 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for SSRF attacks against local services.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20872?

    To fix CVE-2019-20872, upgrade to Mattermost Server version 5.9.0 or later, or apply the applicable patches.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2019-20872?

    CVE-2019-20872 affects Mattermost Server versions prior to 5.9.0, along with various earlier versions of 5.8, 5.7, and 4.10.

  • What does SSRF mean in the context of CVE-2019-20872?

    SSRF stands for Server-Side Request Forgery, which is a type of attack that allows an attacker to send crafted requests from a vulnerable server.

  • Are there any workarounds for CVE-2019-20872?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2019-20872 other than upgrading to a fixed version of Mattermost Server.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203