CVE-2017-18893
MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.69%
Last modified
CVE-2017-18893 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5. Display names allow XSS.. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5. Display names allow XSS.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | < 4.0.5 | — |
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | >= 4.1.0, < 4.1.1 | — |
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | 4.2.0 | 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-2017-18893?
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5. Display names allow XSS.
How severe is CVE-2017-18893?
CVE-2017-18893 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.69% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18893?
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.
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