3.5
CWE
863
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-3613: Guest accounts invited and added to channels by Welcomebot plugin

First published: Mon Jul 17 2023(Updated: )

Mattermost WelcomeBot plugin fails to to validate the membership status when inviting or adding users to channels allowing guest accounts to be added or invited to channels by default.

Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost Mattermost Server<7.8.6
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=7.9.0<7.10.3

Remedy

Update Mattermost to versions 7.8.6, 7.10.3 or higher. Alternatively, update the WelcomeBot plugin to version 1.3.0 or higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-3613?

    CVE-2023-3613 is a vulnerability in the Mattermost WelcomeBot plugin that allows guest accounts to be added or invited to channels without proper validation of their membership status.

  • How does CVE-2023-3613 affect Mattermost Server?

    CVE-2023-3613 affects Mattermost Server versions up to 7.8.6 and versions between 7.9.0 and 7.10.3.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-3613?

    CVE-2023-3613 has a severity level of 3.5 (low).

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-3613?

    To fix CVE-2023-3613, update your Mattermost Server to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-3613?

    You can find more information about CVE-2023-3613 in the security updates page of Mattermost's official website.

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