CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Fri Jun 16 2023(Updated: )

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

Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID of this Mattermost vulnerability?

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

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-2787?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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