CVE-2025-41436

Description

Mattermost versions <11.0 fail to properly enforce the "Allow users to view archived channels" setting which allows regular users to access archived channel content and files via the "Open in Channel" functionality from followed threads

CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/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	< 11.0.0

References

Advisories & Patches

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-41436? +

Mattermost versions <11.0 fail to properly enforce the "Allow users to view archived channels" setting which allows regular users to access archived channel content and files via the "Open in Channel" functionality from followed threads It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2025-41436? +

CVE-2025-41436 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact.

What products are affected by CVE-2025-41436? +

CVE-2025-41436 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-2025-41436? +

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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