CVE-2024-10214: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Mattermost Incorrectly Issues Two Sessions Vulnerability

LOW
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-hm57-h27x-599c
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CVSS 3.5
CWE-303
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-10214 is a LOW (CVSS 3.5) mattermost incorrectly issues two sessions vulnerability (CWE-303: Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost incorrectly issues two sessions when using desktop sso. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f.

CVE-2024-10214 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-10214
GHSA Identifier GHSA-hm57-h27x-599c
Severity LOW
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 3.5
CWE Classification CWE-303: Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm
Affected Product Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 3.5

The security impact metrics below are parsed directly from the CVSS v3.1 vector string (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N).

Attack Vector Network (AV:N)
Attack Complexity Low (AC:L)
Privileges Required Low (PR:L)
User Interaction Required (UI:R)
Scope Unchanged (S:U)
Confidentiality Low (C:L)
Integrity None (I:N)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2024-10214

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.

github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run 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/v8

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2024-10214, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8:

inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8

Analyze 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 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f), 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

Mattermost versions 9.11.X <= 9.11.1, 9.5.x <= 9.5.9 incorrectly issues two sessions when using desktop SSO - one in the browser and one in desktop with incorrect settings.

CVE-2024-10214 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
< 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f
8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f

References

NVD — CVE-2024-10214 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-10214
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost/commit/0d6b1070a26f0b9fc13f7e7fbbe18b6a31570c5a
GitHub Advisory / Wiki ADVISORY
https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-hm57-h27x-599c
Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost
Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Security Information SECURITY
https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-10214?
CVE-2024-10214 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 involving Mattermost incorrectly issues two sessions when using desktop SSO under CWE-303: Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm.
Which Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f across affected packages: github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8.
What version fixes CVE-2024-10214?
Upgrading to 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 affected?
Yes, github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 is affected in releases prior to 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.0-20240821220019-0d6b1070a26f or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-10214?
CVE-2024-10214 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.5 (LOW) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-10214?
CVE-2024-10214 is classified under CWE-303: Incorrect Implementation of Authentication Algorithm (The requirements for the product dictate the use of an established authentication algorithm, but the implementation of the algorithm is incorrect.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2024-10214?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8'. This command lists direct and transitive dependencies in your build configuration so you can verify if a vulnerable version is resolved.
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