CVE-2024-24776: Incorrect Authorization leads to Channel Member Count Leak

Published Feb 9, 2024
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Updated

Mattermost fails to check the required permissions in the POST /api/v4/channels/stats/membercount API resulting in channel member counts being leaked to a user without permissions.

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.0.0<9.3.0
9.3.0
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8<8.1.8
8.1.8
Mattermost Mattermost Server<=8.1.7

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.3.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1.8
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade mattermost-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 8.1.8
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade mattermost-server to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.4.0

Event History

Feb 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:50 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:50 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:31 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24776?

CVE-2024-24776 has a medium severity rating due to unauthorized access to channel member counts.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24776?

To fix CVE-2024-24776, upgrade Mattermost Server to version 8.1.8 or 9.3.0 or later.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-24776?

CVE-2024-24776 affects Mattermost Server versions up to 8.1.7 and versions between 9.0.0 and 9.3.0.

4

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-24776?

Users without proper permissions may inadvertently gain access to sensitive channel member counts due to CVE-2024-24776.

5

What specific API is involved in CVE-2024-24776?

CVE-2024-24776 involves a vulnerability in the POST /api/v4/channels/stats/member_count API.

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