CVE-2023-5875
MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.33%
Last modified
CVE-2023-5875 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Mattermost Desktop fails to correctly handle permissions or prompt the user for consent on certain sensitive ones allowing media exploitation from a malicious mattermost server. EPSS estimates a 0.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Mattermost Desktop fails to correctly handle permissions or prompt the user for consent on certain sensitive ones allowing media exploitation from a malicious mattermost server
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Mattermost | Mattermost Desktop | < 5.5.1 |
References
- https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
- https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-5875?
Mattermost Desktop fails to correctly handle permissions or prompt the user for consent on certain sensitive ones allowing media exploitation from a malicious mattermost server
How severe is CVE-2023-5875?
CVE-2023-5875 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5875?
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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