What is the severity of CVE-2024-36241?

CVE-2024-36241 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access controls.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36241?

To fix CVE-2024-36241, upgrade Mattermost to versions 9.5.4, 9.6.2, or 8.1.13 or later.

What versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2024-36241?

CVE-2024-36241 affects Mattermost versions 9.5.x up to 9.5.3, 9.6.x up to 9.6.1, and 8.1.x up to 8.1.12.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36241?

CVE-2024-36241 is a vulnerability related to improper access controls allowing users to view unauthorized post contents.

Can CVE-2024-36241 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-36241 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected Mattermost versions are accessible to unauthorized users.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-36241

low

3.1

CWE

284

EPSS

0.043%

26/5/2024

2/8/2024

CVE-2024-36241: /playbook add slash command allows viewing arbitrary post contents

First published: Sun May 26 2024(Updated: )

Mattermost versions 9.5.x <= 9.5.3, 9.6.x <= 9.6.1 and 8.1.x <= 8.1.12 fail to enforce proper access controls which allows user to view arbitrary post contents via the /playbook add slash command

Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Mattermost	>=9.5.0<9.5.4>=9.6.0<9.6.2>=8.1.0<8.1.13

Remedy

Update Mattermost to versions 9.7.0, 9.5.4, 9.6.2, 8.1.13 or higher.

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Reference Links

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36241?
CVE-2024-36241 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access controls.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36241?
To fix CVE-2024-36241, upgrade Mattermost to versions 9.5.4, 9.6.2, or 8.1.13 or later.
What versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2024-36241?
CVE-2024-36241 affects Mattermost versions 9.5.x up to 9.5.3, 9.6.x up to 9.6.1, and 8.1.x up to 8.1.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36241?
CVE-2024-36241 is a vulnerability related to improper access controls allowing users to view unauthorized post contents.
Can CVE-2024-36241 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-36241 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected Mattermost versions are accessible to unauthorized users.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-36241?
CVE-2024-36241 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to improper access controls.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36241?
To fix CVE-2024-36241, upgrade Mattermost to versions 9.5.4, 9.6.2, or 8.1.13 or later.
What versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2024-36241?
CVE-2024-36241 affects Mattermost versions 9.5.x up to 9.5.3, 9.6.x up to 9.6.1, and 8.1.x up to 8.1.12.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-36241?
CVE-2024-36241 is a vulnerability related to improper access controls allowing users to view unauthorized post contents.
Can CVE-2024-36241 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-36241 can potentially be exploited remotely if the affected Mattermost versions are accessible to unauthorized users.