CVE-2023-4107— Incorrect authorization allows a user manager to update a system admin
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Affected
Mattermost Mattermost
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Mattermost是美国Mattermost公司的一个开源协作平台。 Mattermost 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于更新系统管理员时未正确验证请求用户的权限，从而允许用户管理员更新系统管理员的详细信息，如电子邮件、名字和姓氏。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2023-4107
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Incorrect authorization allows a user manager to update a system admin
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability 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.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:L
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
授权机制不正确
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Mattermost 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Mattermost是美国Mattermost公司的一个开源协作平台。 Mattermost 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于更新系统管理员时未正确验证请求用户的权限，从而允许用户管理员更新系统管理员的详细信息，如电子邮件、名字和姓氏。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost | 0 ~ 7.8.7 | - |
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