Improper Authentication Affecting github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/server/v8 package, versions <8.1.10 >=9.2.0 <9.2.6 >=9.3.0 <9.3.2 >=9.4.0 <9.4.3 >=9.5.0 <9.5.1


0.0
high

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    Confidentiality High
    Integrity High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.04% (9th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMMATTERMOSTMATTERMOSTSERVERSERVERV8-6457280
  • published 18 Mar 2024
  • disclosed 18 Mar 2024
  • credit Unknown

How to fix?

Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/server/v8 to version 8.1.10, 9.2.6, 9.3.2, 9.4.3, 9.5.1 or higher.

Overview

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Authentication due to the improper verification of account ownership during the transition from email to SAML authentication. An attacker can take over other user accounts by sending a crafted switch request under specific conditions.