CVE-2020-14458

Name: CVE-2020-14458
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-06-19T14:15:11.917+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 1.14%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-14458 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.19.0. Attackers can discover private channels via the "get channel by name" API, aka MMSA-2020-0004.. EPSS estimates a 1.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.19.0. Attackers can discover private channels via the "get channel by name" API, aka MMSA-2020-0004.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.14%

62.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mattermost	Mattermost Server	< 5.19.0

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-2020-14458?

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.19.0. Attackers can discover private channels via the "get channel by name" API, aka MMSA-2020-0004.

How severe is CVE-2020-14458?

CVE-2020-14458 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-14458?

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-2020-14458?

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Source: NVD / NIST