CVE-2024-6428: Limited DoS due to permitting creating users with user-defined IDs

Published Jul 3, 2024
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Updated

Mattermost versions 9.8.0, 9.7.x <= 9.7.4, 9.6.x <= 9.6.2, 9.5.x <= 9.5.5 fail to prevent specifying a RemoteId when creating a new user which allows an attacker to specify both a remoteId and the user ID, resulting in creating a user with a user-defined user ID. This can cause some broken functionality in User Management such administrative actions against the user not working.

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.5.0<9.5.6
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.6.0<9.6.3
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.7.0<9.7.5
Mattermost Mattermost>=9.8.0<9.8.1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.9.0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.8.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.7.5
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.6.3
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade Mattermost to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 9.5.6

Event History

Jul 3, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:39 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:39 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6428?

CVE-2024-6428 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized user creation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6428?

To fix CVE-2024-6428, upgrade to Mattermost versions 9.8.1, 9.7.5, 9.6.3, or 9.5.6 or later.

3

What versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2024-6428?

CVE-2024-6428 affects Mattermost versions 9.8.0, 9.7.0 to 9.7.4, 9.6.0 to 9.6.2, and 9.5.0 to 9.5.5.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2024-6428?

The impact of CVE-2024-6428 includes the ability for attackers to create users with arbitrary user IDs.

5

Is CVE-2024-6428 a remote vulnerability?

Yes, CVE-2024-6428 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited without physical access to the server.

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