CVE-2026-27659

CVE-2026-27659 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mattermost Mattermost Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. 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-352.

Key facts

Description

Mattermost versions 11.2.x <= 11.2.2, 10.11.x <= 10.11.10, 11.4.x <= 11.4.0, 11.3.x <= 11.3.1 fail to properly validate CSRF tokens in the /api/v4/access_control_policies/{policy_id}/activate endpoint, which allows an attacker to trick an admin into changing access control policy active status via a crafted request.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00578

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-27659?
Mattermost versions 11.2.x <= 11.2.2, 10.11.x <= 10.11.10, 11.4.x <= 11.4.0, 11.3.x <= 11.3.1 fail to properly validate CSRF tokens in the /api/v4/access_control_policies/{policy_id}/activate endpoint, which allows an attacker to trick an admin into changing access control policy active status via a crafted request.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00578
How severe is CVE-2026-27659?
CVE-2026-27659 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2026-27659 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-27659?
CVE-2026-27659 affects Mattermost Mattermost Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-27659?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-27659 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2026-27659 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-15806.
When was CVE-2026-27659 published?
CVE-2026-27659 was published on 2026-03-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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