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CVE-2024-39613

5.3 · MEDIUM
Published Sep 16, 2024 mattermost CWE-427 EPSS 0.30% (22th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2024-39613 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mattermost mattermost_desktop. It was published on September 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to specify an absolute path when searching the cmd.exe file, which allows a local attacker who is able to put an cmd.exe file in the Downloads folder of a user's machine to cause remote code execution on that machine.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mattermost. Update mattermost_desktop to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor Product Versions Status
mattermost mattermost_desktop >= 0, < 5.9.0 Affected

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-39613?

CVE-2024-39613 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting mattermost mattermost_desktop. It was published on September 16, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-39613?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-39613?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from mattermost. Update mattermost_desktop to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-39613?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2024-39613 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.