8.7
CWE
754
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-39832: Permanently local data deletion 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 properly safeguard an error handling which allows a malicious remote to permanently delete local data by abusing dangerous error handling, when share channels were enabled.

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-2024-39832?

    CVE-2024-39832 has a severe impact as it allows a malicious remote user to permanently delete local data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-39832?

    To fix CVE-2024-39832, update Mattermost to version 9.9.1, 9.8.2, 9.7.6, or 9.5.7 depending on your current version.

  • Which versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2024-39832?

    Mattermost versions 9.9.x up to 9.9.0, 9.5.x up to 9.5.6, 9.7.x up to 9.7.5, and 9.8.x up to 9.8.1 are affected by CVE-2024-39832.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2024-39832 enable?

    CVE-2024-39832 enables attackers to abuse improper error handling, allowing them to delete local data when share channels are enabled.

  • Is CVE-2024-39832 present in previous Mattermost releases?

    Yes, CVE-2024-39832 exists in earlier releases of Mattermost prior to the recommended patched versions.

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