CWE
284
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-49874: IDOR when updating the tasks of a private playbook run

First published: Tue Dec 12 2023(Updated: )

Mattermost fails to check whether a user is a guest when updating the tasks of a private playbook run allowing a guest to update the tasks of a private playbook run if they know the run ID.

Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Mattermost<=7.8.14
Mattermost>=8.0.0<=8.1.5
Mattermost>=9.0.0<=9.0.3
Mattermost>=9.1.1<=9.1.2
Mattermost>=9.2.0<=9.2.1

Remedy

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-49874?

    CVE-2023-49874 is considered a medium severity vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2023-49874?

    To fix CVE-2023-49874, update Mattermost Server to version 7.8.15 or later, or to a version in the 8.1.6 or 9.0.4 series and above.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2023-49874?

    CVE-2023-49874 affects all users of Mattermost Server versions up to 7.8.14 and various versions from 8.0.0 to 9.2.1.

  • What are the implications of CVE-2023-49874?

    CVE-2023-49874 allows guest users to modify tasks in a private playbook run if they have the run ID, leading to unauthorized access.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-49874?

    There is currently no confirmed workaround for CVE-2023-49874; upgrading to a patched version is recommended.

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