CVE-2023-47168: Open redirect in /oauth/<service>/mobile_login?redirect_to=

Published Nov 27, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost fails to properly check a redirect URL parameter allowing for an open redirect was possible when the user clicked "Back to Mattermost" after providing a invalid custom url scheme in /oauth/{service}/mobilelogin?redirectto=

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6<7.8.13
7.8.13
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8<8.1.4
8.1.4
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.0.0<9.0.2
9.0.2
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.1.0<9.1.1
9.1.1
Mattermost Mattermost<=7.8.12
Mattermost Mattermost>=8.0.0<=8.1.3
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.0.0<=9.0.1
Mattermost Mattermost=9.1.0

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost Server to versions 9.0.2, 9.1.1, 7.8.13, 8.1.4 or higher.

Event History

Nov 27, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
12:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-47168?

CVE-2023-47168 is an open redirect vulnerability in Mattermost that allows for unauthorized redirection of users to malicious websites.

2

How does the open redirect vulnerability in Mattermost work?

The open redirect vulnerability in Mattermost occurs when the user clicks on "Back to Mattermost" after providing an invalid custom URL scheme, allowing for the redirection to an attacker-controlled website.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-47168?

The severity of CVE-2023-47168 is medium, with a CVSS score of 4.3.

4

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2023-47168?

Versions 7.8.13 up to exclusive, 8.1.4 up to exclusive, 9.0.0 up to inclusive exclusive, and 9.1.0 up to inclusive exclusive of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2023-47168.

5

How can I fix the open redirect vulnerability in Mattermost?

To fix the open redirect vulnerability, it is recommended to update Mattermost to versions 7.8.13, 8.1.4, 9.0.2, or 9.1.1, depending on the affected version.

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