CVE-2023-3593: Server crash via a specially crafted markdown input

Published Jul 17, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost fails to properly validate markdown, allowing an attacker to crash the server via a specially crafted markdown input.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=7.8.0<7.8.7
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=7.9.0<7.9.5
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=7.10.0<7.10.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v7.8.7Patch Server crash via a specially crafted markdown input
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v7.9.5Patch Server crash via a specially crafted markdown input
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in v7.10.3Patch Server crash via a specially crafted markdown input

Event History

Jul 17, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:38 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:38 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
04:15 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this Mattermost vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID of this Mattermost vulnerability is CVE-2023-3593.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-3593?

The severity of CVE-2023-3593 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

3

How does Mattermost fail to properly validate markdown?

Mattermost fails to properly validate markdown, which allows an attacker to crash the server through a specially crafted markdown input.

4

Which versions of Mattermost Server are affected by CVE-2023-3593?

Mattermost Server versions 7.8.0 through 7.8.7, 7.9.0 through 7.9.5, and 7.10.0 through 7.10.3 are affected by CVE-2023-3593.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-3593 in Mattermost Server?

To fix CVE-2023-3593 in Mattermost Server, it is recommended to update to a version beyond the affected range (7.8.7 to 7.8.0, 7.9.5 to 7.9.0, and 7.10.3 to 7.10.0) and apply any available security updates.

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