CVE-2023-2787: Collapsed Reply Threads APIs leak message contents from private channels

Published Jun 16, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost fails to check channel membership when accessing message threads, allowing an attacker to access arbitrary posts by using the message threads API.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.1.0<=7.1.9
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.8.0<=7.8.4
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.9.0<=7.9.3
Mattermost Mattermost=7.10.0

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost to version v7.1.10, v7.8.5, v7.9.4, v7.10.1, or higher.

Event History

Jun 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Mattermost vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Mattermost vulnerability is CVE-2023-2787.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-2787?

The severity of CVE-2023-2787 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does Mattermost fail to check channel membership when accessing message threads?

Mattermost fails to check channel membership when accessing message threads by not verifying if the user is a member of the channel before granting access to message threads.

4

What can an attacker do with this vulnerability?

An attacker can access arbitrary posts by using the message threads API, bypassing the required channel membership check.

5

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by this vulnerability?

Versions 7.1.0 to 7.1.9, 7.8.0 to 7.8.4, 7.9.0 to 7.9.3, and 7.10.0 of Mattermost are affected by this vulnerability.

6

How can I fix CVE-2023-2787?

To fix CVE-2023-2787, it is recommended to upgrade to a version of Mattermost that is not affected by this vulnerability, as provided in the official security updates.

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