CVE-2025-11777: Cross-team channel membership access
Mattermost versions 10.11.x <= 10.11.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.11 fail to properly validate team membership permissions in the Add Channel Member API which allows users from one team to access user metadata and channel membership information from other teams via the API endpoint
Other sources
Mattermost versions 10.11.x <= 10.11.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.11 fail to properly validate team membership permissions in the Add Channel Member API, which allows users from one team to access user metadata and channel membership information from other teams via the API endpoint.
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Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
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go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.3.2-0.20250905150616-ba86dfc5876b - Upgrade
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go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v5to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.3.2-0.20250905150616-ba86dfc5876b - Upgrade
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go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.3.2-0.20250905150616-ba86dfc5876b - Upgrade
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go/github.com/mattermost/mattermostto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.3.2-0.20250905150616-ba86dfc5876b - Upgrade
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go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 8.0.0-20250905150616-ba86dfc5876b - Upgrade
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go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.5.12 - Upgrade
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go/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-serverto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.11.4 - Upgrade
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Mattermostto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 11.0.0 - Upgrade
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Mattermostto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.11.4 - Upgrade
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Mattermostto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.5.12
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2025-11777?
The severity of CVE-2025-11777 is classified as high due to the potential unauthorized access to user metadata across teams.
How do I fix CVE-2025-11777?
To fix CVE-2025-11777, upgrade Mattermost to version 10.11.4 or later, or 10.5.12 or later, which contain the necessary patches.
What versions are affected by CVE-2025-11777?
CVE-2025-11777 affects Mattermost versions 10.11.x up to and including 10.11.3 and 10.5.x up to and including 10.5.11.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2025-11777?
CVE-2025-11777 is an access control vulnerability that allows unauthorized users to access channel membership information.
Can CVE-2025-11777 lead to data leakage?
Yes, CVE-2025-11777 can lead to data leakage as it allows users from one team to access sensitive metadata from other teams.