CVE-2024-39613: Mattermost desktop Mattermost Desktop App Uncontrolled Search Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wj4j-qc2m-fgh7
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CVSS 5.3
CWE-427
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2024-39613 is a MODERATE (CVSS 5.3) mattermost desktop app uncontrolled search vulnerability (CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element) affecting Mattermost desktop libraries in the npm ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost desktop app uncontrolled search path vulnerability. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 5.9.0.

CVE-2024-39613 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2024-39613
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wj4j-qc2m-fgh7
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 5.3
CWE Classification CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element
Affected Product Mattermost desktop
Package Ecosystem npm
Published Date
Last Updated

Security Impact

CVSS: 5.3

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

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

How to Fix CVE-2024-39613

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Mattermost desktop dependencies to a patched release. Both direct and transitive dependencies should be checked, as frameworks or security libraries may pull in vulnerable versions transitively.

mattermost-desktop fixed: 5.9.0 
npm install mattermost-desktop@5.9.0
Verify Direct and Transitive Dependencies

Run the following command in your project directory to verify that all resolved dependencies use the patched release: 

npm ls mattermost-desktop

How to Check if You Are Affected

To determine whether your Node.js application is affected by CVE-2024-39613, inspect your project dependencies using npm:

npm ls mattermost-desktop

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Mattermost desktop in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 5.9.0), your application is affected.

Note: The npm ls mattermost-desktop command inspects dependencies declared in your package.json and lockfile; it does not perform automated runtime dynamic scanning.

Technical Details

Vulnerability Mechanism & Technical Analysis

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element, where the product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. In Mattermost desktop, 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 Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to specify an absolute path when searching the cmd.exe file, which allows a local attacker who is able to put an cmd.exe file in the Downloads folder of a user's machine to cause remote code execution on that machine.

CVE-2024-39613 Affected Mattermost desktop Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
5.9.0
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
mattermost-desktop
npm/mattermost-desktop
npm
< 5.9.0
5.9.0

References

NVD — CVE-2024-39613 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-39613
docs.mattermost.com/about/desktop-app-c... WEB
https://docs.mattermost.com/about/desktop-app-changelog.html
Mattermost desktop Source Repository REPOSITORY
https://github.com/mattermost/desktop
Mattermost desktop Security Information SECURITY
https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39613?
CVE-2024-39613 is a security vulnerability in Mattermost desktop involving Mattermost Desktop App Uncontrolled Search Path Vulnerability under CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element.
Which Mattermost desktop versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 5.9.0 across affected packages: mattermost-desktop.
What version fixes CVE-2024-39613?
Upgrading to 5.9.0 (or the latest patched release for your respective branch) resolves the vulnerability.
Is mattermost-desktop affected?
Yes, mattermost-desktop is affected in releases prior to 5.9.0. Upgrade your dependency to 5.9.0 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-39613?
CVE-2024-39613 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 5.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2024-39613?
CVE-2024-39613 is classified under CWE-427: Uncontrolled Search Path Element (The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.).
How can I check npm dependencies for CVE-2024-39613?
Run the dependency tree command: 'npm ls mattermost-desktop'. 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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