CVE-2019-20870
MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.70%
Last modified
CVE-2019-20870 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.10.0. An attacker can bypass the intended appearance of the Edited flag after changing a post's file ID.. EPSS estimates a 0.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.10.0. An attacker can bypass the intended appearance of the Edited flag after changing a post's file ID.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Server | < 5.10.0 |
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-2019-20870?
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.10.0. An attacker can bypass the intended appearance of the Edited flag after changing a post's file ID.
How severe is CVE-2019-20870?
CVE-2019-20870 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20870?
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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