CVE-2023-5339

Mattermost Desktop logs all keystrokes during initial run after fresh installation 

Description

Mattermost Desktop fails to set an appropriate log level during initial run after fresh installation resulting in logging all keystrokes including password entry being logged. 

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update Mattermost Desktop to versions 5.5.0 or higher.

Categories

4.7
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.07%
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-2023-5339?
CVE-2023-5339 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-5339?
To fix CVE-2023-5339: Update Mattermost Desktop to versions 5.5.0 or higher.
Is CVE-2023-5339 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-5339 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-2023-5339?
CVE-2023-5339 affects Mattermost Mattermost.
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