Improper Input Validation Affecting github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6 package, versions <6.1.0


0.0
medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.08% (33rd percentile)
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NVD
5.4 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-GOLANG-GITHUBCOMMATTERMOSTMATTERMOSTSERVERV6-2327119
  • published 28 Dec 2021
  • disclosed 17 Dec 2021
  • credit AT1ZT0

How to fix?

Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6 to version 6.1.0 or higher.

Overview

github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6 is an open source, private cloud, Slack-alternative.

Affected versions of this package are vulnerable to Improper Input Validation where the email address fails to sufficiently validate during registration, which allows attackers to trick users into signing up using attacker-controlled email addresses via crafted invitation token.