CVE-2023-5160: Full name disclosure via team top membership with Show Full Name option disabled

Published Oct 2, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost fails to check the Show Full Name option at the /api/v4/teams/TEAMID/top/teammembers endpoint allowing a member to get the full name of another user even if the Show Full Name option was disabled

Affected Software

2 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost>=7.0.0<7.8.10
Mattermost Mattermost>=8.0.0<8.1.1

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost Server to versions 7.8.10, 8.1.1 or higher.

Event History

Oct 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:46 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:46 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this Mattermost issue?

The vulnerability ID for this Mattermost issue is CVE-2023-5160.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5160?

The severity of CVE-2023-5160 is medium with a severity value of 4.3.

3

How does Mattermost fail to check the Show Full Name option in this vulnerability?

Mattermost fails to check the Show Full Name option at the /api/v4/teams/TEAM_ID/top/team_members endpoint, allowing a member to get the full name of another user even if the Show Full Name option was disabled.

4

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by this vulnerability?

Versions 7.0.0 to 7.8.10 and versions 8.0.0 to 8.1.1 of Mattermost are affected by this vulnerability.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-5160?

To fix CVE-2023-5160, you should update your Mattermost installation to a version that is not affected by this vulnerability.

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