CVE-2023-4107

Incorrect authorization allows a user manager to update a system admin

Published Aug 11, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
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.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update Mattermost Server to versions 7.8.8, 7.9.6, 7.10.4 or higher.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2023-2228 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.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-6xjj-v76v-fwpj Mattermost does not validate requesting user permissions before updating admin details
References
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Mattermost
Published
Updated
Oct 11, 2024, 4:52 PM
Reserved
Aug 2, 2023, 3:27 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 11, 2023, 7:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:37 AM