CVE-2026-28732: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-wvcv-9xpm-7mqc
CVSS 4.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-28732 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 doesn't enforce slash command trigger-word uniqueness during command updates. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 11.5.2, 10.11.14, 11.4.4, 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63, 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63.

CVE-2026-28732 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-28732
GHSA Identifier GHSA-wvcv-9xpm-7mqc
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:N/I:L/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 None (C:N)
Integrity Low (I:L)
Availability None (A:N)

How to Fix CVE-2026-28732

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: 11.5.2
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 11.5.2
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 10.11.14
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 10.11.14
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 11.4.4
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 11.4.4
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 fixed: 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server fixed: 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
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-2026-28732, 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 11.5.2), 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 11.5.x <= 11.5.1, 10.11.x <= 10.11.13, 11.4.x <= 11.4.3 Fail to enforce slash command trigger-word uniqueness during command updates which allows an authenticated team member with Manage Own Slash Commands permission to hijack and impersonate existing system or custom slash commands via editing their own slash command trigger to an already-registered trigger through the command update API. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00597

CVE-2026-28732 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Versions

5 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
11.5.210.11.1411.4.48.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b635.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 11.5.0
< 11.5.2
11.5.2
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 10.11.0
< 10.11.14
10.11.14
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 11.4.0
< 11.4.4
11.4.4
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
< 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
Go
< 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63
5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-28732?
CVE-2026-28732 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 involving Mattermost doesn't enforce slash command trigger-word uniqueness during command updates under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 11.5.2, 10.11.14, 11.4.4, 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63, 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63 across affected packages: github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8, github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server.
What version fixes CVE-2026-28732?
Upgrading to 11.5.2, 10.11.14, 11.4.4, 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63, 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63 (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 11.5.2, 10.11.14, 11.4.4, 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63. Upgrade your dependency to 11.5.2, 10.11.14, 11.4.4, 8.0.0-20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63 or later.
Is github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server affected?
Yes, github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server is affected in releases prior to 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63. Upgrade your dependency to 5.3.2-0.20260306123948-f5fe8ded6b63 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-28732?
CVE-2026-28732 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:N/I:L/A:N.
What CWE is associated with CVE-2026-28732?
CVE-2026-28732 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-2026-28732?
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.
Machine-readable OSV JSON OSV v1.5 Schema
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