How severe is CVE-2023-5194?

CVE-2023-5194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2023-5194 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5194?

CVE-2023-5194 affects Mattermost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5194?

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

When was CVE-2023-5194 published?

CVE-2023-5194 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5194

CVE-2023-5194 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mattermost with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7. 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-863.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-863
Affected product: Mattermost
Published: 2023-09-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mattermost fails to properly validate permissions when demoting and deactivating a user allowing for a system/user manager to demote / deactivate another manager

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5194?: Mattermost fails to properly validate permissions when demoting and deactivating a user allowing for a system/user manager to demote / deactivate another manager
How severe is CVE-2023-5194?: CVE-2023-5194 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.7, rated low severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2023-5194 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5194?: CVE-2023-5194 affects Mattermost. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5194?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5194 published?: CVE-2023-5194 was published on 2023-09-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Affected products (1)

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