CVE-2016-11074: Mattermost Server Insufficient Password-Reset Link Invalidation Vulnerability

HIGH
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-j26g-95ph-2mwv
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CWE-287
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Advisory Summary

CVE-2016-11074 is a HIGH insufficient password-reset link invalidation vulnerability (CWE-287: Improper Authentication) affecting Mattermost Server libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves insufficient password-reset link invalidation. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 3.0.0.

CVE-2016-11074 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2016-11074
GHSA Identifier GHSA-j26g-95ph-2mwv
Severity HIGH
CVSS v3.1 Base Score N/A
CWE Classification CWE-287: Improper Authentication
Affected Product Mattermost Server
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

How to Fix CVE-2016-11074

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mattermost Server 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 fixed: 3.0.0 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 3.0.0
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

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your application is affected by CVE-2016-11074, inspect your project dependencies for Mattermost Server:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mattermost Server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 3.0.0), 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-287: Improper Authentication, where when an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct. In Mattermost Server, 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

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 3.0.0. A password-reset link could be reused.

CVE-2016-11074 Affected Mattermost Server Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
3.0.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
< 3.0.0
3.0.0

References

NVD — CVE-2016-11074 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-11074
Mattermost Server Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost
Mattermost Server Security Information SECURITY
https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-11074?
CVE-2016-11074 is a security vulnerability in Mattermost Server involving Insufficient Password-Reset Link Invalidation under CWE-287: Improper Authentication.
Which Mattermost Server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 3.0.0 across affected packages: github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server.
What version fixes CVE-2016-11074?
Upgrading to 3.0.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server affected?
Yes, github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server is affected in releases prior to 3.0.0. Upgrade your dependency to 3.0.0 or later.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2016-11074?
CVE-2016-11074 is classified under CWE-287: Improper Authentication (When an actor claims to have a given identity, the product does not prove or insufficiently proves that the claim is correct.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2016-11074?
Run the dependency tree command: 'inspect dependencies for github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server'. 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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