CVE-2025-2571: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Mattermost Fails To Clear Google Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2025-2571 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.2) mattermost fails to clear google vulnerability (CWE-303: Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost fails to clear google oauth credentials. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 10.7.1, 10.5.4, 9.11.13, 8.0.0-20250414095146-04676582cdd2, 10.6.3.
CVE-2025-2571 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 4.2
The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N).
How to Fix CVE-2025-2571
To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.7.1Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.5.4Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 9.11.13Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.0.0-20250414095146-04676582cdd2Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.6.3Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release:
inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8How to Check if You Are Affected
To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2025-2571, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8:
inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 10.7.1), your application is affected.
Note: Verify declared build manifests and deployed runtime container environments.
Technical Details
Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-303: Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm, where the requirements for the product dictate the use of an established authentication algorithm, but the implementation of the algorithm is incorrect. In Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8, software state validation or input boundaries are circumvented during processing. Review the official source advisory statement below for specific affected components, classes, and reproduction details.
Source Advisory Statement
CVE-2025-2571 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
≥ 10.7.0-rc1
< 10.7.1
|
10.7.1
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
≥ 10.0.0-rc1
< 10.5.4
|
10.5.4
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
≥ 9.0.0-rc1
< 9.11.13
|
9.11.13
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
< 8.0.0-20250414095146-04676582cdd2
|
8.0.0-20250414095146-04676582cdd2
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
≥ 10.6.0-rc1
< 10.6.3
|
10.6.3
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
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"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-8cgx-9ccj-3gwr",
"modified" : "2025-05-30T18:48:23Z",
"published" : "2025-05-30T15:30:32Z",
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"summary" : "Mattermost fails to clear Google OAuth credentials",
"details" : "Mattermost versions 10.7.x <= 10.7.0, 10.6.x <= 10.6.2, 10.5.x <= 10.5.3, 9.11.x <= 9.11.12 fail to clear Google OAuth credentials when converting user accounts to bot accounts, allowing attackers to gain unauthorized access to bot accounts via the Google OAuth signup flow.",
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