CVE-2017-18873
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 1.11%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18873 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service (channel invisibility) via a misformatted post.. EPSS estimates a 1.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service (channel invisibility) via a misformatted post.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | < 4.1.2 | — |
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | >= 4.2.0, < 4.2.1 | — |
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | 4.3.0 | Rc1 |
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
- https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-18873?
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service (channel invisibility) via a misformatted post.
How severe is CVE-2017-18873?
CVE-2017-18873 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18873?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-18873?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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