Vulnerability Description
Mattermost Confluence plugin version <1.7.0 fails to properly escape user-controlled display names in HTML template rendering which allows authenticated Confluence users with malicious display names to execute arbitrary JavaScript in victim browsers via sending a specially crafted OAuth2 connection link that, when visited, renders the attacker's display name without proper sanitization. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2025-00557
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Confluence | >= 1.0.0, < 1.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-13523?
CVE-2025-13523 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). Mattermost Confluence plugin version <1.7.0 fails to properly escape user-controlled display names in HTML template rendering which allows authenticated Confluence users with malicious display names t...
How severe is CVE-2025-13523?
CVE-2025-13523 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-13523?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mattermost Confluence.