CVE-2022-1003 Sysadmin can override existing configs & bypass restrictions like EnableUploads

Low 3.3 Published Updated

System administrators can combine privileges to override restricted configurations like EnableUploads, bypassing intended security restrictions.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2022-1003?

CVE-2022-1003 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mattermost Mattermost, published on 18 Mar 2022. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

One of the API in Mattermost version 6.3.0 and earlier fails to properly protect the permissions, which allows the system administrators to combine the two distinct privileges/capabilities in a way that allows them to override certain restricted configurations like EnableUploads.

Weakness: CWE-269, CWE-268

Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-1003?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Mattermost Mattermost.

How do I fix CVE-2022-1003?

No fix has been published for CVE-2022-1003 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2022-1003 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-1003 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-rgjp-xw8g-3xwx.

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