CVE-2025-3227: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server Mattermost Allows Unauthorized Channel Member Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-qwwm-c582-82rx
CVSS 4.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2025-3227 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) mattermost allows unauthorized channel member vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost allows unauthorized channel member management through playbook runs. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 10.5.6, 9.11.16, 10.8.1, 10.7.3, 10.6.6.

CVE-2025-3227 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2025-3227
GHSA Identifier GHSA-qwwm-c582-82rx
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server
Package Ecosystem Go
Published Date
Last Updated

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:L/I:N/A:N).

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

How to Fix CVE-2025-3227

To remediate this vulnerability, upgrade all affected Github.com/mattermost/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: 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 10.5.6
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.5.6
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 9.11.16
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 9.11.16
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 10.8.1
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.8.1
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 10.7.3
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.7.3
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 10.6.6
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.6.6
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-2025-3227, inspect your project dependencies for Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server:

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

Analyze the terminal output to locate any version of Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server in your dependency tree. If any resolved version matches the vulnerable ranges listed in the table below (for example, versions earlier than 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a), 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-863: Incorrect Authorization, where the product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. In Github.com/mattermost/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

Mattermost versions 10.5.x <= 10.5.5, 9.11.x <= 9.11.15, 10.8.x <= 10.8.0, 10.7.x <= 10.7.2, 10.6.x <= 10.6.5 fail to properly enforce channel member management permissions in playbook runs, allowing authenticated users without the 'Manage Channel Members' permission to add or remove users from public and private channels by manipulating playbook run participants when the run is linked to a channel.

CVE-2025-3227 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server Versions

7 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a10.5.69.11.1610.8.110.7.310.6.6
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
< 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
< 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 10.5.0
< 10.5.6
10.5.6
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 9.11.0
< 9.11.16
9.11.16
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 10.8.0
< 10.8.1
All 1 versions
10.8.0
10.8.1
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 10.7.0
< 10.7.3
10.7.3
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 10.6.0
< 10.6.6
10.6.6

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-3227?
CVE-2025-3227 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server involving Mattermost allows unauthorized channel member management through playbook runs under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Github.com/mattermost/mattermost server versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 10.5.6, 9.11.16, 10.8.1, 10.7.3, 10.6.6 across affected packages: github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server, github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8.
What version fixes CVE-2025-3227?
Upgrading to 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 10.5.6, 9.11.16, 10.8.1, 10.7.3, 10.6.6 (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 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a. Upgrade your dependency to 0.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a or later.
Is github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 affected?
Yes, github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 is affected in releases prior to 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 10.5.6, 9.11.16, 10.8.1, 10.7.3, 10.6.6. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.0-20250520060012-d0380305ef7a, 10.5.6, 9.11.16, 10.8.1, 10.7.3, 10.6.6 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2025-3227?
CVE-2025-3227 has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MODERATE) with vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2025-3227?
CVE-2025-3227 is classified under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization (The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check.).
How can I check Go dependencies for CVE-2025-3227?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
Normalized schema output
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