Vulnerabilities in pkg:golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v5
PACKAGECVE-2025-11776 is a MODERATE (CVSS 4.3) mattermost fails to properly restrict vulnerability (CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization) affecting Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 libraries in the Go ecosystem. The issue involves mattermost fails to properly restrict access to archived channel search api. Remediation is available by upgrading affected packages to version 8.0.0-20250815165020-c8d66301415d, 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d.
pkg:golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v5
Vulnerability advisories affecting package pkg:golang/github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v5. Select an advisory below to view technical details or fixes.
| Advisory ID | CVE / NVD | Severity | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| GHSA-j6gg-r5jc-47cm | CVE-2025-11776 | MODERATE | Mattermost fails to properly restrict access to archived channel search API |
| GHSA-mqcj-8c2g-h97q | CVE-2025-11777 | LOW | Mattermost Incorrect Authorization vulnerability |
| GHSA-h469-4fcf-p23h | CVE-2025-8402 | MODERATE | Mattermost has Potential Server Crash due to Unvalidated Import Data |
| GHSA-x67c-v8jr-p29r | CVE-2025-8023 | MODERATE | Mattermost Fails to Sanitize Path Traversal Sequences |
| GHSA-q453-638c-h4mr | CVE-2025-49222 | MODERATE | Mattermost Fails to Validate Remote Cluster Upload Sessions |
| GHSA-4276-cm8c-788h | CVE-2025-53971 | LOW | Mattermost Fails to Properly Validate Team Role Modification |
| GHSA-qj47-w9f2-qg44 | CVE-2025-47870 | MODERATE | Mattermost Does Not Sanitize the Team Invite ID |
| GHSA-gq3r-5833-5532 | CVE-2025-36530 | MODERATE | Mattermost Fails to Validate File Paths |
| GHSA-j2h2-cvwh-cr64 | CVE-2020-14457 | MODERATE | Mattermost Server Sensitive Data Exposure |
| GHSA-vvpg-55p7-5h8w | CVE-2024-39837 | LOW | Mattermost did not properly restrict channel creation |
| GHSA-r67m-mf7v-qp7j | CVE-2023-5968 | MODERATE | Mattermost password hash disclosure vulnerability |
| GHSA-qqc8-rv37-79q5 | CVE-2024-28053 | LOW | Mattermost Server Resource Exhaustion |
| GHSA-9hj7-v56g-rhf6 | CVE-2023-1774 | MODERATE | Mattermost fails to properly authentication inviter's permissions to private channel |
| GHSA-8jhh-3jf2-pfwr | CVE-2023-1775 | MODERATE | Mattermost vulnerable to information disclosure |
| GHSA-63f2-6959-2pxj | CVE-2023-1776 | MODERATE | Mattermost vulnerable to cross-site scripting (XSS) |
| GHSA-qggc-pj29-j27m | CVE-2022-1332 | MODERATE | Improper Privilege Management in Mattermost |
| GHSA-hv5f-73mr-7vvj | CVE-2021-37860 | MODERATE | Cross-site Scripting in Mattermost |
CVE-2025-11776 at a Glance
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).
How to Fix CVE-2025-11776
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.
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 to 8.0.0-20250815165020-c8d66301415d
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost to 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v5 to 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
Upgrade github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6 to 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
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-2025-11776, 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 8.0.0-20250815165020-c8d66301415d), 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
CVE-2025-11776 Affected Github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8 Versions
5 component(s)| Product / Package | Ecosystem | Affected Versions | Fixed Version |
|---|---|---|---|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost/server/v8
|
Go |
< 8.0.0-20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
8.0.0-20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost
|
Go |
< 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server
|
Go |
< 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v5
|
Go |
< 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
|
github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server/v6
|
Go |
< 5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
5.3.2-0.20250815165020-c8d66301415d
|
References
Frequently Asked Questions
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Machine-readable OSV JSON
OSV v1.5 Schema
{
"schema_version" : "1.4.0",
"id" : "GHSA-j6gg-r5jc-47cm",
"modified" : "2025-11-14T22:08:04Z",
"published" : "2025-11-14T09:30:27Z",
"aliases" : [ "CVE-2025-11776" ],
"summary" : "Mattermost fails to properly restrict access to archived channel search API",
"details" : "Mattermost versions < 11 fail to properly restrict access to archived channel search API which allows guest users to discover archived public channels via the `/api/v4/teams/{team_id}/channels/search_archived` endpoint",
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"references" : [ {
"type" : "ADVISORY",
"url" : "https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2025-11776"
}, {
"type" : "WEB",
"url" : "https://github.com/mattermost/mattermost/commit/c8d66301415d5b447df0e829bdbaa92e8a83ecf8"
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"url" : "https://mattermost.com/security-updates"
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