CVE-2026-6739 Details
Description
Mattermost versions 11.6.x <= 11.6.1, 11.5.x <= 11.5.4, 10.11.x <= 10.11.15, 10.11.x <= 10.11.16 fail to require system-level permission when patching protected default system roles, which allows authenticated users with delegated user-management permissions to escalate privileges by altering built-in role permissions via the role patch API.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00656
A vulnerability exists in Mattermost versions 11.6.1, 11.5.4, 10.11.15, and 10.11.16, allowing authenticated users with delegated user-management permissions to escalate privileges. This is achieved by modifying the permissions of protected default system roles through the role patch API, without the need for system-level authorization.
Users can upgrade to Mattermost versions 11.7.0, 11.8.0, or 11.7.0 to address this vulnerability.
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CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
No CVSS 4.0 data is available for this CVE.
CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:
No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
CISA-ADP
Assessed Jun 12, 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-863 | Incorrect Authorization | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| mattermost mattermost server | >= 10.11.0, < 10.11.17 >= 11.5.0, < 11.5.5 >= 11.6.0, < 11.6.2 |
CPE
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Change History
4 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | Initial Analysis | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | [email protected] |
| Jun 17, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jun 12, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |