7.4
CWE
284
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-36492: Existing local user overwritten by malicious remote

First published: Thu Aug 01 2024(Updated: )

Mattermost versions 9.9.x <= 9.9.0, 9.5.x <= 9.5.6, 9.7.x <= 9.7.5, 9.8.x <= 9.8.1 fail to disallow the modification of local users when syncing users in shared channels. which allows a malicious remote to overwrite an existing local user.

Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8=9.9.0
9.9.1
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.8.0<9.8.2
9.8.2
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.7.0<9.7.6
9.7.6
go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8>=9.5.0<9.5.7
9.5.7
Mattermost>=9.5.0<9.5.7
Mattermost>=9.7.0<9.7.6
Mattermost>=9.8.0<9.8.2
Mattermost=9.9.0

Remedy

Update Mattermost to versions 9.10.0, 9.9.1, 9.5.7, 9.7.6, 9.8.2 or higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-36492?

    CVE-2024-36492 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized user modifications.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-36492?

    To fix CVE-2024-36492, upgrade your Mattermost installation to version 9.9.1, 9.8.2, 9.7.6, or 9.5.7.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2024-36492?

    CVE-2024-36492 affects Mattermost versions 9.9.0, 9.5.6, 9.7.5, and 9.8.1 and earlier.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-36492?

    The impact of CVE-2024-36492 allows a malicious remote user to overwrite existing local user accounts in shared channels.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-36492?

    As of now, specific exploits for CVE-2024-36492 have not been publicly disclosed, but the vulnerability poses a significant risk.

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