What is CVE-2024-42411?

CVE-2024-42411 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mattermost, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-08-22.

How severe is CVE-2024-42411?

Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Mattermost

CVE-2024-42411

Mattermost versions 9.9.x <= 9.9.1, 9.5.x <= 9.5.7, 9.10.x <= 9.10.0, 9.8.x <= 9.8.2 fail to restrict the input in POST /api/v4/users which allows a user to manipulate the creation date in POST /api/v4/users tricking the admin into believing their account is much older.

EPSS: 0.003 (21.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N.

Affected products

Mattermost — versions 9.9.0, 9.5.0, 9.10.0

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-754 — Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions

References

responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com (Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-42411?: CVE-2024-42411 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mattermost, classified under Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2024-08-22.
How severe is CVE-2024-42411?: Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.