Vulnerability Description
Mattermost versions 11.3.x <= 11.3.0, 11.2.x <= 11.2.2, 10.11.x <= 10.11.10 fail to validate team-specific upload_file permissions which allows a guest user to post files in channels where they lack upload_file permission via uploading files in a team where they have permission and reusing the file metadata in a POST request to a different team. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2025-00553
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | >= 10.11.0, < 10.11.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-4265?
CVE-2026-4265 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Mattermost versions 11.3.x <= 11.3.0, 11.2.x <= 11.2.2, 10.11.x <= 10.11.10 fail to validate team-specific upload_file permissions which allows a guest user to post files in channels where they lack u...
How severe is CVE-2026-4265?
CVE-2026-4265 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-4265?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mattermost Mattermost Server.