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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2023-5968

Mattermost fails to properly sanitize the user object when updating the username, resulting in the password hash being included in the response body. 

Vulnerability Description

Mattermost fails to properly sanitize the user object when updating the username, resulting in the password hash being included in the response body. 

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MattermostMattermost<= 7.8.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-116CWE-200

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5968?

CVE-2023-5968 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Mattermost fails to properly sanitize the user object when updating the username, resulting in the password hash being included in the response body. 

How severe is CVE-2023-5968?

CVE-2023-5968 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5968?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mattermost Mattermost.