Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2019-20877

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. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive information about whether someone has 2FA enabled.

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-2019-20877?

    CVE-2019-20877 is considered to have a medium severity level as it allows attackers to infer sensitive information about user 2FA status.

  • How do I fix CVE-2019-20877?

    To fix CVE-2019-20877, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 5.9.0 or later, or to the respective patched version in the affected release range.

  • What versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2019-20877?

    CVE-2019-20877 affects Mattermost Server versions before 5.9.0, 5.8.1, 5.7.3, and 4.10.8.

  • Can I safely use Mattermost Server versions below 5.9.0 with CVE-2019-20877?

    No, it is recommended to avoid using affected versions of Mattermost Server due to the vulnerability associated with CVE-2019-20877.

  • Is CVE-2019-20877 publicly known?

    Yes, CVE-2019-20877 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability, making it critical for users to update their Mattermost Server installations.

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