CVE-2026-4286: Playbooks Plugin fails to validate team transfers, allowing unauthorized removal of member access via playbook update

Published May 18, 2026
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Updated

Mattermost versions 11.5.x <= 11.5.1, 10.11.x <= 10.11.13 fail to check if {{teamid}} was being changed when updating playbooks, allowing users with only {{Manage Playbook Configurations}} permission to change a playbook's team, bypassing manage members restriction via PUT api. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2025-00552

Affected Software

4 affected components
Mattermost Mattermost>=11.5.0<=11.5.1, >=10.11.0<=10.11.13
Mattermost Playbooks Plugin
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=10.11.0<10.11.14
Mattermost Mattermost Server>=11.5.0<11.5.2

Remediation

Information

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

Event History

May 18, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:07 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:07 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:16 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-4286?

CVE-2026-4286 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for unauthorized access and team management exploits.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-4286?

To fix CVE-2026-4286, update Mattermost to the latest version above 11.5.1 or 10.11.13 and ensure proper validation of team IDs when modifying playbooks.

3

What versions of Mattermost are affected by CVE-2026-4286?

Mattermost versions 11.5.0 to 11.5.1 and 10.11.0 to 10.11.13 are affected by CVE-2026-4286.

4

What impact does CVE-2026-4286 have on user permissions?

CVE-2026-4286 allows unauthorized removal of member access without proper validation during playbook updates.

5

Is the Mattermost Playbooks Plugin vulnerable to CVE-2026-4286?

Yes, the Mattermost Playbooks Plugin is vulnerable to CVE-2026-4286 due to a lack of team ID validation.

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