CVE-2023-5920: Lack Of Secure Keyboard Entry Protection in MacOS Desktop

Published Nov 2, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost Desktop for MacOS fails to utilize the secure keyboard input functionality provided by macOS, allowing for other processes to read the keyboard input.

Affected Software

2 affected components
All of the following
Mattermost Mattermost Desktop<5.5.1
macOS

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost Desktop to versions 5.5.1 or higher.

Event History

Nov 2, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:34 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:34 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-5920?

CVE-2023-5920 is a vulnerability that affects Mattermost Desktop for MacOS, allowing other processes to read keyboard input due to the lack of secure keyboard entry protection.

2

How does CVE-2023-5920 impact MacOS users?

CVE-2023-5920 allows other processes on MacOS to read the keyboard input, potentially compromising sensitive information.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2023-5920?

Mattermost Desktop versions up to and excluding 5.5.1 are affected by CVE-2023-5920.

4

Is Apple MacOS vulnerable to CVE-2023-5920?

No, Apple MacOS is not vulnerable to CVE-2023-5920.

5

How can I mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-5920?

To mitigate the risk of CVE-2023-5920, users should update to the latest version of Mattermost Desktop.

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