CVE-2026-24692: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-cwfj-642j-gfh4
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-24692 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) remote code execution vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost fails to properly enforce read permissions in search api endpoints. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 10.11.11, 11.2.3, 11.3.1.

CVE-2026-24692 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-24692
GHSA Identifier GHSA-cwfj-642j-gfh4
Severity MODERATE
CVSS v3.1 Base Score 4.3
CWE Classification CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Affected Product Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
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-2026-24692

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: 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server fixed: 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server fixed: 10.11.11 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 10.11.11
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server fixed: 11.2.3 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 11.2.3
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server fixed: 11.3.1 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 11.3.1
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-2026-24692, 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 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045), 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/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 11.3.x <= 11.3.0, 11.2.x <= 11.2.2, 10.11.x <= 10.11.10 fail to properly enforce read permissions in search API endpoints which allows guest users without read permissions to access posts and files in channels via search API requests. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2025-00554

CVE-2026-24692 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb0455.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb04510.11.1111.2.311.3.1
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
< 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045
8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
< 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045
5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
≥ 10.11.0-rc1
< 10.11.11
10.11.11
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
≥ 11.2.0-rc1
< 11.2.3
11.2.3
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
≥ 11.3.0-rc1
< 11.3.1
11.3.1

References

NVD — CVE-2026-24692 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-24692
Security Fix Commit FIX COMMIT
https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost/commit/0481bd1fb04584db97eca45fd58ebd06c8200df4
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-2026-24692?
CVE-2026-24692 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 involving Mattermost fails to properly enforce read permissions in search API endpoints under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 10.11.11, 11.2.3, 11.3.1 across affected packages: github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8, github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server.
What version fixes CVE-2026-24692?
Upgrading to 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 10.11.11, 11.2.3, 11.3.1 (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 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.0-20260107142155-0481bd1fb045 or later.
Is github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server affected?
Yes, github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server is affected in releases prior to 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 10.11.11, 11.2.3, 11.3.1. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.2-0.20260107142155-0481bd1fb045, 10.11.11, 11.2.3, 11.3.1 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-24692?
CVE-2026-24692 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-2026-24692?
CVE-2026-24692 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-2026-24692?
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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