CVE-2017-18909 is a high-severity (CVSS 7.5) CWE-295 vulnerability in github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server. A fix is available for github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server — see the affected versions and patch details below.
Mattermost Server SAML implementation does not require encryption or signature verification as default
EPSS Exploitation Probability
Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, from FIRST.org EPSS.
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Real-World Exposure
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Description
An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 3.9.0 when SAML is used. Encryption and signature verification are not mandatory.
Affected Packages
| Ecosystem | Package | Vulnerable range | Fix |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🐹Go | github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server | all versions | 3.8.1-0.20170504181128-4f074fed0d65go get github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server@v3.8.1-0.20170504181128-4f074fed0d65 |
Affected Products
mattermost servermattermostDetection & mitigation playbook
Open-source dependencyDetect
Scan your dependency tree (package-lock.json, pnpm-lock.yaml, requirements.txt, go.sum, etc.) for github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server, including transitive dependencies — a direct dependency you never call can still pull in a vulnerable version.
Fix
Update github.com/mattermost/mattermost-server to 3.8.1-0.20170504181128-4f074fed0d65 or later, then make sure no transitive (indirect) dependency still pins the vulnerable range — O3 confirms CVE-2017-18909 is resolved across your whole dependency graph.
Workarounds
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.
Frequently Asked Questions
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