RCE via relative path in Mattermost Desktop App <=5.8.0 cmd.exe lookup
CVE-2024-39613 Published on September 16, 2024
RCE in desktop app in Windows by local attacker
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.
Vulnerability Analysis
CVE-2024-39613 can be exploited with local system access, requires user interaction. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be low. considered to have a small impact on confidentiality and integrity and availability.
Weakness Type
What is a DLL preloading Vulnerability?
The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors.
CVE-2024-39613 has been classified to as a DLL preloading vulnerability or weakness.
Products Associated with CVE-2024-39613
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Affected Versions
Mattermost:- Before and including 5.8.0 is affected.
- Version 5.9.0 is unaffected.
Exploit Probability
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