CVE-2023-2792: Ephemeral messages return private channel contents in permalink previews

Published Jun 16, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost fails to sanitize ephemeral error messages, allowing an attacker to obtain arbitrary message contents by a specially crafted /groupmsg command.

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 7.1.10, 7.8.5, 7.9.4, 7.10.1 or higher

Event History

Jun 16, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:01 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-2792?

CVE-2023-2792 is a vulnerability in Mattermost that allows an attacker to obtain arbitrary message contents.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-2792?

CVE-2023-2792 has a severity level of medium.

3

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2023-2792?

Mattermost 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 are affected by CVE-2023-2792.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-2792?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-2792 by using a specially crafted /groupmsg command to obtain arbitrary message contents.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-2792?

To fix CVE-2023-2792, it is recommended to update to a version of Mattermost that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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