CVE-2022-1003

Sysadmin can override existing configs & bypass restrictions like EnableUploads

Published Mar 18, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 3.3 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
One of the API in Mattermost version 6.3.0 and earlier fails to properly protect the permissions, which allows the system administrators to combine the two distinct privileges/capabilities in a way that allows them to override certain restricted configurations like EnableUploads.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update Mattermost to version v6.4 or higher

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2022-24353 One of the API in Mattermost version 6.3.0 and earlier fails to properly protect the permissions, which allows the system administrators to combine the two distinct privileges/capabilities in a way that allows them to override certain restricted configurations like EnableUploads.
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Mattermost
Published
Updated
Dec 6, 2024, 11:10 PM
Reserved
Mar 17, 2022, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 18, 2022, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:21 AM