First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )
Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to safeguard screen capture functionality which allows an attacker to silently capture high-quality screenshots via JavaScript APIs.
Credit: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
npm/mattermost-desktop | <5.9.0 | 5.9.0 |
Mattermost Desktop | <5.9.0 |
Update Mattermost Desktop App to versions 5.9.0 or higher.
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CVE-2024-39772 has a high severity due to its potential for unauthorized screen capture.
To fix CVE-2024-39772, update to Mattermost Desktop App version 5.9.0 or later.
CVE-2024-39772 affects all Mattermost Desktop App versions up to and including 5.8.0.
CVE-2024-39772 exploits a failure in the screen capture functionality allowing unauthorized screenshots.
Yes, CVE-2024-39772 allows attackers to utilize JavaScript APIs to capture screens silently.