CVE-2024-42000: mattermost server Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

Mattermost versions 9.10.x <= 9.10.2, 9.11.x <= 9.11.1, 9.5.x <= 9.5.9 and 10.0.x <= 10.0.0 fail to properly authorize the requests to /api/v4/channels which allows a User or System Manager, with "Read Groups" permission but with no access for channels to retrieve details about private channels that they were not a member of by sending a request to /api/v4/channels.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

2.7

LOW

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mattermost	mattermost_server	9.5.0 — 9.5.10
mattermost	mattermost_server	9.10.0 — 9.10.3
mattermost	mattermost_server	9.11.0 — 9.11.2
mattermost	mattermost_server	All
mattermost	mattermost_server	All
mattermost	mattermost_server	All
mattermost	mattermost_server	All
mattermost	mattermost_server	All

References

Advisories & Patches

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-42000? +

Mattermost versions 9.10.x <= 9.10.2, 9.11.x <= 9.11.1, 9.5.x <= 9.5.9 and 10.0.x <= 10.0.0 fail to properly authorize the requests to /api/v4/channels which allows a User or System Manager, with "Read Groups" permission but with no access for channels to retrieve details about private channels that they were not a member of by sending a request to /api/v4/channels. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 2.7 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2024-42000? +

CVE-2024-42000 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 2.7 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-42000? +

CVE-2024-42000 affects products from mattermost, specifically: mattermost_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-42000? +

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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