CVE-2018-21265
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.77%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21265 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mattermost Desktop App before 4.0.0. It mishandled the Same Origin Policy for setPermissionRequestHandler (e.g., video, audio, and notifications).. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Desktop App before 4.0.0. It mishandled the Same Origin Policy for setPermissionRequestHandler (e.g., video, audio, and notifications).
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Desktop | < 4.0.0 |
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-2018-21265?
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Desktop App before 4.0.0. It mishandled the Same Origin Policy for setPermissionRequestHandler (e.g., video, audio, and notifications).
How severe is CVE-2018-21265?
CVE-2018-21265 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21265?
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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