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CVE-2024-45835: Insufficient Electron Fuses Configuration

First published: Mon Sep 16 2024(Updated: )

Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to sufficiently configure Electron Fuses which allows an attacker to gather Chromium cookies or abuse other misconfigurations via remote/local access.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
npm/mattermost-desktop<5.9.0
5.9.0
Mattermost Mattermost Server<5.9.0
Mattermost Mattermost Desktop<5.9.0

Remedy

Update Mattermost Desktop App to versions 5.9.0 or higher.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-45835?

    CVE-2024-45835 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-45835?

    To fix CVE-2024-45835, upgrade Mattermost Desktop App to version 5.9.0 or higher.

  • Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-45835?

    CVE-2024-45835 affects all versions of Mattermost Desktop App prior to 5.9.0.

  • What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-45835?

    CVE-2024-45835 can be exploited to gather Chromium cookies or abuse other configuration misconfigurations.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2024-45835?

    While no specific exploits are publicly documented for CVE-2024-45835, the vulnerability creates opportunities for attackers to access sensitive information.

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