CVE-2023-5920

Name: CVE-2023-5920
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-11-02T09:15:08.837+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-5920 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. Mattermost Desktop for MacOS fails to utilize the secure keyboard input functionality provided by macOS, allowing for other processes to read the keyboard input. . EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mattermost Desktop for MacOS fails to utilize the secure keyboard input functionality provided by macOS, allowing for other processes to read the keyboard input.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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: Nov 2, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-5920?

Mattermost Desktop for MacOS fails to utilize the secure keyboard input functionality provided by macOS, allowing for other processes to read the keyboard input.

How severe is CVE-2023-5920?

CVE-2023-5920 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5920?

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-2023-5920?

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Source: NVD / NIST