CVE-2025-36530

Mattermost versions 10.9.x <= 10.9.1, 10.8.x <= 10.8.3, 10.5.x <= 10.5.8, 9.11.x <= 9.11.17 fail to properly validate file paths during plugin import operations which allows restricted admin users to install unauthorized custom plugins via path traversal in the import functionality, bypassing plugin signature enforcement and marketplace restrictions.

CVSS v3 6.8 MEDIUM

6.8^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.3 / Impact : 4.0

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required HIGH

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact HIGH

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact NONE

Scope CHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://mattermost.com/security-updates	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

No history.

Information

Published : 2025-08-21 07:15

Updated : 2025-08-25 15:22

NVD link : CVE-2025-36530

Mitre link : CVE-2025-36530

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2025-36530

JSON object : View

Products Affected

mattermost

mattermost_server

CWE

CWE-22

Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

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