CVE-2023-48268: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
MODERATECVE-2023-48268 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost uncontrolled resource consumption vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 9.1.1, 9.0.2, 8.1.4, 7.8.13.
CVE-2023-48268 at a Glance
Security Impact
CVSS: 4.3
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:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L).
How to Fix CVE-2023-48268
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 9.1.1Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 9.0.2Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.1.4Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6 to 7.8.13Run 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-2023-48268, 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 9.1.1), 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-400: Uncontrolled Resource Consumption, where the product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource. 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-2023-48268 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Versions
4 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
≥ 9.1.0
< 9.1.1
|
9.1.1
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
≥ 9.0.0
< 9.0.2
|
9.0.2
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
< 8.1.4
|
8.1.4
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6
|
Go |
< 7.8.13
|
7.8.13
|
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-j4c3-3h73-74m9",
"modified" : "2023-11-28T20:47:58Z",
"published" : "2023-11-27T12:30:54Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2023-48268" ],
"summary" : "Mattermost Uncontrolled Resource Consumption vulnerability",
"details" : "Mattermost fails to limit the amount of data extracted from compressed archives during board import in Mattermost Boards allowing an attacker to consume excessive resources, possibly leading to Denial of Service, by importing a board using a specially crafted zip (zip bomb).\n\n",
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"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-48268"
}, {
"type" : "PACKAGE",
"url" : "https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost"
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"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://mattermost.com/security-updates"
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"cwe_ids" : [ "CWE-400" ],
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