Mattermost Improper Access Control Vulnerability in Audits API Endpoint

Vulnerability

A vulnerability exists in Mattermost versions 9.11.x prior to 9.11.8, where the application fails to enforce proper access controls on the /api/v4/audits endpoint. This flaw allows users with delegated granular administration roles, who do not have access to Compliance Monitoring, to retrieve User Activity Logs.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized access to User Activity Logs by users with certain administrative roles.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
3.1
impact
0.6
exploitability
5.2
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
1.7

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