CVE-2026-4054: SVG content served through Mattermost image proxy despite Content-Type restrictions causes client-side denial of service

Published May 15, 2026
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Updated

Mattermost versions 11.5.x <= 11.5.1, 10.11.x <= 10.11.13, 11.4.x <= 11.4.3 Fail to validate the response body of proxied images, which allows a remote attacker to enact client-side DoS via an SVG file served from an attacker-controlled origin under a non-SVG Content-Type header (e.g. image/png) embedded in an og:image meta tag or Markdown image link.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00630

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost>=11.5.0<=11.5.1, >=10.11.0<=10.11.13, >=11.4.0<=11.4.3
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=10.11.0<10.11.14
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=11.4.0<11.4.4
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=11.5.0<11.5.2

Remediation

Information

Update Mattermost to versions 11.6.0, 11.5.2, 10.11.14, 11.4.4 or higher.

Event History

May 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:32 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4054?

The severity of CVE-2026-4054 is classified as high because it leads to client-side denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4054?

To fix CVE-2026-4054, upgrade your Mattermost installation to versions higher than 11.5.1, 10.11.13, or 11.4.3.

3

Which versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2026-4054?

CVE-2026-4054 affects Mattermost versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.1, 10.11.0 to 10.11.13, and 11.4.0 to 11.4.3.

4

What type of attack is possible due to CVE-2026-4054?

CVE-2026-4054 allows a remote attacker to enact a client-side denial of service by serving unvalidated SVG content.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2026-4054?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2026-4054; the recommended action is to upgrade to a non-vulnerable version.

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