How severe is CVE-2023-5875?

CVE-2023-5875 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-2023-5875 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-5875?

CVE-2023-5875 affects Mattermost Mattermost Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-5875?

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

When was CVE-2023-5875 published?

CVE-2023-5875 was published on 2023-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-5875

CVE-2023-5875 is a low-severity vulnerability in Mattermost Mattermost Desktop 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-693.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 3.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (25th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-693
Affected product: Mattermost Mattermost Desktop
Published: 2023-11-02
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mattermost Desktop fails to correctly handle permissions or prompt the user for consent on certain sensitive ones allowing media exploitation from a malicious mattermost server

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-5875?: Mattermost Desktop fails to correctly handle permissions or prompt the user for consent on certain sensitive ones allowing media exploitation from a malicious mattermost server
How severe is CVE-2023-5875?: CVE-2023-5875 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-2023-5875 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (25th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-5875?: CVE-2023-5875 affects Mattermost Mattermost Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-5875?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-5875 published?: CVE-2023-5875 was published on 2023-11-02 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_desktop:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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