CVE-2024-32945: mattermost mobile — Fix

Description

Mattermost Mobile Apps versions <=2.16.0 fail to protect against abuse of a globally shared MathJax state which allows an attacker to change the contents of a LateX post, by creating another post with specific macro definitions.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.6

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-909 CWE-909

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mattermost	mattermost_mobile	< 2.17.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://mattermost.com/security-updates https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-32945? +

Mattermost Mobile Apps versions <=2.16.0 fail to protect against abuse of a globally shared MathJax state which allows an attacker to change the contents of a LateX post, by creating another post with specific macro definitions. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.6 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-32945? +

CVE-2024-32945 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.6 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-32945? +

CVE-2024-32945 affects products from mattermost, specifically: mattermost_mobile. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-32945? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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