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HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2026-3524

Mattermost Plugin Legal Hold versions <=1.1.4 fail to halt request processing after a failed authorization check in ServeHTTP which allows an authenticated attacker to access, create, download, and de...

Vulnerability Description

Mattermost Plugin Legal Hold versions <=1.1.4 fail to halt request processing after a failed authorization check in ServeHTTP which allows an authenticated attacker to access, create, download, and delete legal hold data via crafted API requests to the plugin's endpoints. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00621

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-862

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-3524?

CVE-2026-3524 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Mattermost Plugin Legal Hold versions <=1.1.4 fail to halt request processing after a failed authorization check in ServeHTTP which allows an authenticated attacker to access, create, download, and de...

How severe is CVE-2026-3524?

CVE-2026-3524 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-3524?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.