3.3
CWE
200
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Thu Nov 02 2023(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.

Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
Mattermost Mattermost Desktop<5.5.1
Apple macOS

Remedy

Update Mattermost Desktop to versions 5.5.1 or higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Is Apple MacOS vulnerable to CVE-2023-5920?

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

  • 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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