Vulnerability Description
Mattermost fails to unescape Markdown strings in a memory-efficient way, allowing an attacker to cause a Denial of Service by sending a message containing a large number of escaped characters.
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost | >= 7.1.0, <= 7.1.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
- https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-2831?
CVE-2023-2831 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mattermost fails to unescape Markdown strings in a memory-efficient way, allowing an attacker to cause a Denial of Service by sending a message containing a large number of escaped characters.
How severe is CVE-2023-2831?
CVE-2023-2831 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-2831?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mattermost Mattermost.