CVE-2024-39613

RCE in desktop app in Windows by local attacker

Description

Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to specify an absolute path when searching the cmd.exe file, which allows a local attacker who is able to put an cmd.exe file in the Downloads folder of a user's machine to cause remote code execution on that machine.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update Mattermost Desktop App to version 5.9.0 or higher.

Category

5.3
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-2024-39613?
CVE-2024-39613 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-39613?
To fix CVE-2024-39613: Update Mattermost Desktop App to version 5.9.0 or higher.
Is CVE-2024-39613 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-39613 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-2024-39613?
CVE-2024-39613 affects Mattermost Mattermost.
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