CVE-2022-1003

Name: CVE-2022-1003
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-18T18:15:12.127+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.48%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-1003 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. One of the API in Mattermost version 6.3.0 and earlier fails to properly protect the permissions, which allows the system administrators to combine the two distinct privileges/capabilities in a way that allows them to override certain restricted configurations like EnableUploads.. EPSS estimates a 0.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

One of the API in Mattermost version 6.3.0 and earlier fails to properly protect the permissions, which allows the system administrators to combine the two distinct privileges/capabilities in a way that allows them to override certain restricted configurations like EnableUploads.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

4.9/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.48%

37.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mattermost	Mattermost	< 6.4.0

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory
https://mattermost.com/security-updates/Release Notes, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 18, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-1003?

How severe is CVE-2022-1003?

CVE-2022-1003 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1003?

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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Source: NVD / NIST