CVE-2026-16048

Published: Aug 17, 2026Modified: Aug 18, 2026

6.3

Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Exploitability: 2.8 / Impact: 3.4

Source: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com (Secondary)

Description

Mattermost versions 11.8.x <= 11.8.2, 11.7.x <= 11.7.6, 10.11.x <= 10.11.21 fail to restrict channel member role assignment to channel-scoped roles which allows a channel administrator to gain additional channel permissions via the channel member roles API.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00697

Affected (3)

Products: Mattermost: Mattermost Server

Mattermost

1 product

Mattermost Server

Configuration A

3 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Mattermost Mattermost Server	From 10.11.0 to 10.11.22
Mattermost Mattermost Server	From 11.7.0 to 11.7.7
Mattermost Mattermost Server	From 11.8.0 to 11.8.3

Related CWEs

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

The product performs an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action, but it does not correctly perform the check. This allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions.

References (1)

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Source: responsibledisclosure@mattermost.com

Vendor Advisory

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