CVE-2023-5194

A system/user manager can demote / deactivate another manager

Description

Mattermost fails to properly validate permissions when demoting and deactivating a user allowing for a system/user manager to demote / deactivate another manager

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update Mattermost Server to versions 8.1.1, 7.8.10 or higher.

Category

2.7
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Vendor Advisory mattermost.com
Affected: Mattermost Mattermost
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://mattermost.com/security-updates vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-5194?
CVE-2023-5194 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5194?
To fix CVE-2023-5194: Update Mattermost Server to versions 8.1.1, 7.8.10 or higher.
Is CVE-2023-5194 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5194 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-5194?
CVE-2023-5194 affects Mattermost Mattermost.
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