CVE-2025-36530

Name: CVE-2025-36530
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-08-21T07:15:29.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 4.9/10EPSS 0.46%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-36530 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Mattermost versions 10.9.x <= 10.9.1, 10.8.x <= 10.8.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.8, 9.11.x <= 9.11.17 fail to properly validate file paths during plugin import operations which allows restricted admin users to install unauthorized custom plugins via path traversal in the import functionality, bypassing plugin signature enforcement and marketplace restrictions.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Mattermost versions 10.9.x <= 10.9.1, 10.8.x <= 10.8.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.8, 9.11.x <= 9.11.17 fail to properly validate file paths during plugin import operations which allows restricted admin users to install unauthorized custom plugins via path traversal in the import functionality, bypassing plugin signature enforcement and marketplace restrictions.

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

0.46%

36.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-22

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mattermost	Mattermost Server	>= 9.11.0, < 9.11.18
Mattermost	Mattermost Server	>= 10.5.0, < 10.5.9
Mattermost	Mattermost Server	>= 10.8.0, < 10.8.4
Mattermost	Mattermost Server	>= 10.9.0, < 10.9.2

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 21, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-36530?

How severe is CVE-2025-36530?

CVE-2025-36530 has a CVSS score of 4.9/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-36530?

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