Vulnerability Description
Mattermost versions 9.8.0, 9.7.x <= 9.7.4, 9.6.x <= 9.6.2, 9.5.x <= 9.5.5 fail to prevent specifying a RemoteId when creating a new user which allows an attacker to specify both a remoteId and the user ID, resulting in creating a user with a user-defined user ID. This can cause some broken functionality in User Management such administrative actions against the user not working.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost | >= 9.5.0, < 9.5.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
- https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-6428?
CVE-2024-6428 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Mattermost versions 9.8.0, 9.7.x <= 9.7.4, 9.6.x <= 9.6.2, 9.5.x <= 9.5.5 fail to prevent specifying a RemoteId when creating a new user which allows an attacker to specify both a remoteId and the use...
How severe is CVE-2024-6428?
CVE-2024-6428 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-2024-6428?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mattermost Mattermost.