CVE-2026-6517 Details
Description
Mattermost Desktop App versions <=6.1 5.5.13.0 fail to restrict the allow list of domains to which NTLM credentials were forwarded to in the Mattermost Desktop App which allows any user on a server without the image proxy enabled to intercept other users credentials via embedding an image that routes to an external web server. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00651
A vulnerability exists in the Mattermost Desktop App in versions through 6.1 5.5.13.0, where the application fails to properly restrict the allow list of domains for NTLM credential forwarding. This flaw enables users on servers without the image proxy enabled to intercept NTLM credentials from other users. The interception is achieved by embedding an image that links to an external web server.
Users are advised to update to the latest version of the Mattermost Desktop App. Details on the security update will be posted on the Mattermost Security Updates page.
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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 Jun 15, 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-522 | Insufficiently Protected Credentials | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mattermost mattermost desktop | <= 5.13.0 >= 6.1.0, <= 6.1.5 |
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 |
| Jun 16, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 15, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |