How severe is CVE-2017-18899?

CVE-2017-18899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2017-18899 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-18899?

CVE-2017-18899 primarily affects Mattermost Mattermost Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18899?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2017-18899 published?

CVE-2017-18899 was published on 2020-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-18899

CVE-2017-18899 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mattermost Mattermost Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-770.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-770
Affected product: Mattermost Mattermost Server
Published: 2020-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5. It mishandles IP-based rate limiting.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-18899?: An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.2.0, 4.1.1, and 4.0.5. It mishandles IP-based rate limiting.
How severe is CVE-2017-18899?: CVE-2017-18899 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2017-18899 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-18899?: CVE-2017-18899 primarily affects Mattermost Mattermost Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-18899?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2017-18899 published?: CVE-2017-18899 was published on 2020-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates/

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_server:4.2.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_server:4.2.0:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_server:4.2.0:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_server:4.2.0:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*

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