CVE-2023-4107 MEDIUM

CVE-2023-4107: Incorrect authorization allows a user manager to update a system admin

Vendor Mattermost
Product Mattermost
Weakness CWE-863 · Incorrect authorization
Published August 11, 2023
Last update October 11, 2024

CVSS base score

6.7/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Mattermost fails to properly validate the requesting user permissions when updating a system admin, allowing a user manager to update a system admin's details such as email, first name and last name.

Key dates

02Disclosure timeline

August 11, 2023 CVE published
October 11, 2024 Record updated