Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm Affecting github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/channels/web package, versions <9.5.10


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

CVSS assessment made by Snyk's Security Team

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    0.05% (16th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMMATTERMOSTMATTERMOSTSERVERCHANNELSWEB-8310155
  • published 30 Oct 2024
  • disclosed 28 Oct 2024
  • credit Ben Cooke

How to fix?

Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/channels/web to version 9.5.10 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm via the session management process. An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to gain unauthorized access to user sessions by manipulating the session handling mechanism.

Note:

This is only exploitable if the desktop SSO feature is used.

CVSS Scores

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Snyk

Recommended
5.1 medium
  • Attack Vector (AV)
    Network
  • Attack Complexity (AC)
    Low
  • Attack Requirements (AT)
    None
  • Privileges Required (PR)
    Low
  • User Interaction (UI)
    Passive
  • Confidentiality (VC)
    Low
  • Integrity (VI)
    None
  • Availability (VA)
    None
  • Confidentiality (SC)
    None
  • Integrity (SI)
    None
  • Availability (SA)
    None