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MEDIUM · 5.3

CVE-2023-5969

Mattermost fails to properly sanitize the request to /api/v4/redirect_location allowing an attacker, sending a specially crafted request to /api/v4/redirect_location, to fill up the memory due to cach...

Vulnerability Description

Mattermost fails to properly sanitize the request to /api/v4/redirect_location allowing an attacker, sending a specially crafted request to /api/v4/redirect_location, to fill up the memory due to caching large items.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MattermostMattermost<= 7.8.11

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-400

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-5969?

CVE-2023-5969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Mattermost fails to properly sanitize the request to /api/v4/redirect_location allowing an attacker, sending a specially crafted request to /api/v4/redirect_location, to fill up the memory due to cach...

How severe is CVE-2023-5969?

CVE-2023-5969 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5969?

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