How severe is CVE-2024-39613?

CVE-2024-39613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.

Is CVE-2024-39613 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-39613?

CVE-2024-39613 affects Mattermost Mattermost Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-39613?

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

Does CVE-2024-39613 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-39613 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2889.

When was CVE-2024-39613 published?

CVE-2024-39613 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-39613

CVE-2024-39613 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mattermost Mattermost Desktop 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-427.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-2889
Weakness: CWE-427
Affected product: Mattermost Mattermost Desktop
Published: 2024-09-16
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to specify an absolute path when searching the cmd.exe file, which allows a local attacker who is able to put an cmd.exe file in the Downloads folder of a user's machine to cause remote code execution on that machine.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-39613?: Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.8.0 fail to specify an absolute path when searching the cmd.exe file, which allows a local attacker who is able to put an cmd.exe file in the Downloads folder of a user's machine to cause remote code execution on that machine.
How severe is CVE-2024-39613?: CVE-2024-39613 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
Is CVE-2024-39613 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-39613?: CVE-2024-39613 affects Mattermost Mattermost Desktop. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-39613?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-39613 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-39613 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-2889.
When was CVE-2024-39613 published?: CVE-2024-39613 was published on 2024-09-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Affected products (1)

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