CVE-2023-45316: Reflected client side path traversal leading to CSRF in Playbooks

Published Dec 12, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost fails to validate if a relative path is passed in /plugins/playbooks/api/v0/telemetry/run/<telemrunid> as a telemetry run ID, allowing an attacker to use a path traversal payload that points to a different endpoint leading to a CSRF attack.

Affected Software

5 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost Server<=7.8.14
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=8.0.0<=8.1.5
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=9.0.0<=9.0.3
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=9.1.1<=9.1.2
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=9.2.0<=9.2.1

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost Server to versions 7.8.15, 8.1.6, 9.0.4, 9.1.3, 9.2.2 or higher.

Event History

Dec 12, 2023
CVE Published
08:23 AM
Data Sourced
08:23 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-45316?

CVE-2023-45316 has been rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for CSRF attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2023-45316?

To mitigate CVE-2023-45316, users should upgrade Mattermost Server to versions 7.8.15 or higher, or 8.1.6 and later.

3

What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2023-45316?

CVE-2023-45316 affects Mattermost Server versions up to 7.8.14 and between versions 8.0.0 and 9.2.0 inclusive.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2023-45316 enable?

CVE-2023-45316 allows attackers to perform path traversal attacks that can lead to CSRF exploitation.

5

Is authentication required to exploit CVE-2023-45316?

Exploitation of CVE-2023-45316 does not require authentication, making it more dangerous for users.

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