CVE-2024-39613: RCE in desktop app in Windows by local attacker
First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )
Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to specify an absolute path when searching the cmd.exe file, which allows a local attacker who is able to put an cmd.exe file in the Downloads folder of a user's machine to cause remote code execution on that machine.
Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| npm/mattermost-desktop | <5.9.0 | 5.9.0 |
| Mattermost Mattermost Desktop | <5.9.0 |
Remedy
Update Mattermost Desktop App to version 5.9.0 or higher.
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