CVE-2025-6226 Details
Description
Mattermost versions 10.5.x <= 10.5.6, 10.8.x <= 10.8.1, 10.7.x <= 10.7.3, 9.11.x <= 9.11.16 fail to verify authorization when retrieving cached posts by PendingPostID which allows an authenticated user to read posts in private channels they don't have access to via guessing the PendingPostID of recently created posts.
An authorization bypass vulnerability has been identified in Mattermost versions 10.5.x through 10.5.6, 10.8.x through 10.8.1, 10.7.x through 10.7.3, and 9.11.x through 9.11.16. This vulnerability allows authenticated users to access posts in private channels by guessing the PendingPostID of recently created posts. The issue arises because the application fails to properly verify authorization when retrieving cached posts by PendingPostID.
Users can upgrade to Mattermost versions 10.9.0, 10.8.2, 10.7.4, or 9.11.17 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 18, 2025References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://mattermost.com/security-updates | [email protected] | Vendor Advisory |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-306 | Missing Authentication for Critical Function | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mattermost mattermost server | >= 9.11.0, < 9.11.17 >= 10.5.0, < 10.5.7 >= 10.7.0, < 10.7.4 >= 10.8.0, < 10.8.2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Oct 2, 2025 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jul 18, 2025 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |