CVE-2025-11776
MEDIUMCVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
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3Description
Mattermost versions <11 fail to properly restrict access to archived channel search API which allows guest users to discover archived public channels via the `/api/v4/teams/{team_id}/channels/search_archived` endpoint
Analysis
Mattermost versions <11 fail to properly restrict access to archived channel search API which allows guest users to discover archived public channels via the. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. No vendor patch available.
Technical Context
This vulnerability is classified as Incorrect Authorization (CWE-863), which allows attackers to bypass authorization checks to access restricted resources. Mattermost versions <11 fail to properly restrict access to archived channel search API which allows guest users to discover archived public channels via the `/api/v4/teams/{team_id}/channels/search_archived` endpoint Affected products include: Mattermost Mattermost Server.
Affected Products
Mattermost Mattermost Server.
Remediation
No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Review and test authorization logic, implement consistent access control checks, use centralized authorization framework.
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