CVE-2025-6233
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Publication date: 2025-07-18

Last updated on: 2025-10-02

Assigner: Mattermost, Inc.

Description
Mattermost versions 10.8.x <= 10.8.1, 10.7.x <= 10.7.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.7, 9.11.x <= 9.11.16 fail to sanitize input paths of file attachments in the bulk import JSONL file, which allows a system admin to read arbitrary system files via path traversal.
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Published
2025-07-18
Last Modified
2025-10-02
Generated
2026-05-07
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2025-07-18
EPSS Evaluated
2026-05-05
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Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 4 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
mattermost mattermost_server From 9.11.0 (inc) to 9.11.17 (exc)
mattermost mattermost_server From 10.5.0 (inc) to 10.5.8 (exc)
mattermost mattermost_server From 10.7.0 (inc) to 10.7.4 (exc)
mattermost mattermost_server From 10.8.0 (inc) to 10.8.2 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-22 The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
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Can you explain this vulnerability to me?

This vulnerability exists in certain versions of Mattermost where the software fails to properly sanitize input paths of file attachments in the bulk import JSONL file. This flaw allows a system administrator to perform a path traversal attack, enabling them to read arbitrary system files on the server.


How can this vulnerability impact me? :

The vulnerability can impact you by allowing a system administrator to read sensitive or critical system files that they should not normally have access to. This could lead to exposure of confidential information, system configuration details, or other sensitive data, potentially compromising the security of the system.


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