Mattermost up to 10.11.10/11.2.2/11.3.0 API Endpoint origin validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Mattermost up to 10.11.10/11.2.2/11.3.0. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component API Endpoint. Executing a manipulation can lead to origin validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2026-2457. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Mattermost up to 10.11.10/11.2.2/11.3.0. This vulnerability affects an unknown code block of the component API Endpoint. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a origin validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-346. The product does not properly verify that the source of data or communication is valid. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. CVE summarizes:

Mattermost versions 11.3.x <= 11.3.0, 11.2.x <= 11.2.2, 10.11.x <= 10.11.10 fail to sanitize client-supplied post metadata which allows an authenticated attacker to spoof permalink embeds impersonating other users via crafted PUT requests to the post update API endpoint.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2025-00569

The weakness was shared by daw10. The advisory is shared for download at mattermost.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2026-2457 since 02/13/2026. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

Upgrading to version 10.11.11, 11.2.3, 11.3.1 or 11.4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.2

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Origin validation
CWE: CWE-346 / CWE-345
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

Availability: 🔒
Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔒

Upgrade: Mattermost 10.11.11/11.2.3/11.3.1/11.4.0

Timelineinfo

02/13/2026 CVE reserved
03/16/2026 +31 days Advisory disclosed
03/16/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
03/20/2026 +4 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: mattermost.com
Researcher: daw10
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2026-2457 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-2457
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-351244

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2026 14:49
Updated: 03/20/2026 23:45
Changes: 03/16/2026 14:49 (64), 03/20/2026 23:45 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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