CVE-2026-5740 Details
Description
Mattermost versions 11.6.x <= 11.6.0, 11.5.x <= 11.5.3, 11.4.x <= 11.4.4, 10.11.x <= 10.11.14 fail to properly validate msgpack-encoded WebSocket frames before memory allocation which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the server process and cause a full service outage for all users via a crafted binary WebSocket message sent to the public WebSocket endpoint.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00647
A denial-of-service vulnerability has been identified in Mattermost versions 11.6.0, 11.5.3, 11.4.4, and 10.11.14. The issue arises because the application fails to properly validate msgpack-encoded WebSocket frames before allocating memory. This flaw allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to send a malicious binary WebSocket message to the public WebSocket endpoint, crashing the server process and causing a complete service outage for all users.
Users can upgrade to Mattermost versions 11.8.0 or 11.7.18 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:
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CISA-ADP
Assessed May 22, 2026References 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-789 | Memory Allocation with Excessive Size Value | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mattermost mattermost server | >= 10.11.0, < 10.11.15 >= 11.4.0, < 11.4.5 >= 11.5.0, < 11.5.4 >= 11.6.0, < 11.6.1 |
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Change History
5 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | CVE Translated | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| May 22, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| May 22, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |