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

Published Aug 1, 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.

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
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 Mattermost>=9.5.0<9.5.7
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.7.0<9.7.6
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.8.0<9.8.2
Mattermost Mattermost=9.9.0

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

Aug 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:05 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:05 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Advisory Published
via GitHub·03:32 PM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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