CVE-2026-4055: Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Mattermost Has An Incorrect Authorization Vulnerability

MODERATE
Advisory Identifier: GHSA-6cfr-wp44-6qmv
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CVSS 4.3
CWE-863
Published
Advisory Summary

CVE-2026-4055 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) mattermost has an incorrect authorization vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost has an incorrect authorization issue. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945.

CVE-2026-4055 at a Glance

CVE Identifier CVE-2026-4055
GHSA Identifier GHSA-6cfr-wp44-6qmv
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-2026-4055

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: 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945 
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945
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-2026-4055, 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 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945), 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 fail to validate team-level run_create permission against the target team when creating a playbook run which allows an authenticated team member to create runs in teams where they lack permission via specifying a different team ID in the run creation API request. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00629.

CVE-2026-4055 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Versions

1 component(s)
Fixed Versions:
8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945
Product / Package Ecosystem Affected Versions Fixed Version
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
Go
≥ 8.0.0-20260304132957-9f2616376582
< 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945
8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945

References

NVD — CVE-2026-4055 NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-4055
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-2026-4055?
CVE-2026-4055 is a security vulnerability in Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 involving Mattermost has an Incorrect Authorization issue under CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization.
Which Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 versions are affected?
Affected versions include releases prior to 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945 across affected packages: github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8.
What version fixes CVE-2026-4055?
Upgrading to 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945 (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 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945. Upgrade your dependency to 8.0.0-20260320113102-f2b3d1c6a945 or later.
What is the CVSS score of CVE-2026-4055?
CVE-2026-4055 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-2026-4055?
CVE-2026-4055 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-2026-4055?
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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