CVE-2022-2408: Guest accounts can list all public channels

Published Jul 14, 2022
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Updated

The Guest account feature in Mattermost version 6.7.0 and earlier fails to properly restrict the permissions, which allows a guest user to fetch a list of all public channels in the team, in spite of not being part of those channels.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost<6.3.8
Mattermost Mattermost>=6.4.0<=6.5.1
Mattermost Mattermost=6.6.0
Mattermost Mattermost=6.6.1
Mattermost Mattermost=6.7.0

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost to version v7.0.0, 6.7.1, 6.6.2, 6.5.2, 6.3.9 or higher.

Event History

Jul 14, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:25 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-2408?

CVE-2022-2408 is a vulnerability in Mattermost version 6.7.0 and earlier that allows a guest user to fetch a list of all public channels in the team, despite not being part of those channels.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-2408?

The severity of CVE-2022-2408 is medium with a CVSS score of 4.3.

3

How does CVE-2022-2408 affect Mattermost?

CVE-2022-2408 affects Mattermost version 6.7.0 and earlier by failing to properly restrict the permissions of the Guest account feature, allowing a guest user to fetch a list of all public channels.

4

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2022-2408?

Mattermost version 6.7.0 and earlier are affected by CVE-2022-2408.

5

How can I fix CVE-2022-2408?

To fix CVE-2022-2408, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Mattermost that is not affected by the vulnerability. Please refer to the vendor's security updates for more information.

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