CVE-2023-6202: Insecure Direct Object Reference in /plugins/focalboard/ api/v2/users of Mattermost Boards

Published Nov 27, 2023
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Updated

Mattermost fails to perform proper authorization in the /plugins/focalboard/api/v2/users endpoint allowing an attacker who is a guest user and knows the ID of another user to get their information (e.g. name, surname, nickname) via Mattermost Boards.

Other sources

Mattermost fails to perform proper authorization in the /plugins/focalboard/api/v2/users endpoint allowing an attacker who is a guest user and knows the ID of another user to get their information (e.g. name, surname, nickname) via Mattermost Boards.

Affected Software

6 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

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
09:12 AM
Data Sourced
09:12 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
12:30 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-6202?

CVE-2023-6202 is a vulnerability that allows an attacker who is a guest user and knows the ID of another user to get their information via Mattermost Boards.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-6202?

CVE-2023-6202 has a severity of 4.3 (medium).

3

What software is affected by CVE-2023-6202?

CVE-2023-6202 affects Mattermost server versions 7.8.13, 8.1.4, 9.0.2, and 9.1.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-6202?

An attacker who is a guest user and knows the ID of another user can exploit CVE-2023-6202 by accessing their information via Mattermost Boards.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2023-6202?

Yes, the fix for CVE-2023-6202 is to update Mattermost server to version 7.8.14, 8.1.5, 9.0.3, or 9.1.2.

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