Vulnerability Description
Mattermost Desktop App versions <=6.2 6.0.2 5.6.13.0 fail to validate payloads sent from the Mattermost Web App to the Desktop App which allows a malicious server owner to crash the Mattermost Desktop App via changing the payload of a method to a malformed one. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00678
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Desktop | >= 5.6.13, < 5.13.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-9602?
CVE-2026-9602 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Mattermost Desktop App versions <=6.2 6.0.2 5.6.13.0 fail to validate payloads sent from the Mattermost Web App to the Desktop App which allows a malicious server owner to crash the Mattermost Desktop...
How severe is CVE-2026-9602?
CVE-2026-9602 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-9602?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Mattermost Mattermost Desktop.