CVE-2023-4107: Incorrect authorization allows a user manager to update a system admin

Published Aug 11, 2023
·
Updated

Mattermost fails to properly validate the requesting user permissions when updating a system admin, allowing a user manager to update a system admin's details such as email, first name and last name.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6>=7.10.0<=7.10.3
7.10.4
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6>=7.9.0<=7.9.5
7.9.6
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6<=7.8.7
7.8.8
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.8.0<7.8.8
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.9.0<7.9.6
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.10.0<7.10.4

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost Server to versions 7.8.8, 7.9.6, 7.10.4 or higher.

Event History

Aug 11, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
09:30 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-4107?

CVE-2023-4107 is a vulnerability that allows a user manager to update a system admin's details in Mattermost without proper validation of user permissions.

2

How does CVE-2023-4107 affect Mattermost?

CVE-2023-4107 affects Mattermost by allowing a user manager to update a system admin's details without proper validation of user permissions.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-4107?

CVE-2023-4107 has a severity rating of medium with a CVSS score of 6.7.

4

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2023-4107?

Mattermost versions 7.10.0 to 7.10.3, 7.9.0 to 7.9.5, and 7.8.0 to 7.8.7 are affected by CVE-2023-4107.

5

How can CVE-2023-4107 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2023-4107, it is recommended to update Mattermost to version 7.10.4, 7.9.6, or 7.8.8.

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