CVE-2019-20881

Name: CVE-2019-20881
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-19T17:15:13.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.3/10EPSS 0.83%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-20881 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.3/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.8.0. It mishandles brute-force attacks against MFA.. EPSS estimates a 0.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.8.0. It mishandles brute-force attacks against MFA.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability

0.83%

52.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-307

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mattermost	Mattermost Server	< 5.8.0

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory
https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jun 19, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-20881?

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.8.0. It mishandles brute-force attacks against MFA.

How severe is CVE-2019-20881?

CVE-2019-20881 has a CVSS score of 7.3/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-20881?

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-2019-20881?

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Source: NVD / NIST