How severe is CVE-2018-21249?

CVE-2018-21249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2018-21249 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2018-21249?

CVE-2018-21249 affects Mattermost Mattermost Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2018-21249?

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

When was CVE-2018-21249 published?

CVE-2018-21249 was published on 2020-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2018-21249

CVE-2018-21249 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mattermost Mattermost Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
CVSS v2: 4.3
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Mattermost Mattermost Server
Published: 2020-06-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.3.0. It mishandles timing.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-21249?: An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 5.3.0. It mishandles timing.
How severe is CVE-2018-21249?: CVE-2018-21249 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 3.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2018-21249 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2018-21249?: CVE-2018-21249 affects Mattermost Mattermost Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21249?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2018-21249 published?: CVE-2018-21249 was published on 2020-06-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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