How severe is CVE-2026-5740?

CVE-2026-5740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2026-5740 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-5740?

CVE-2026-5740 affects Mattermost Mattermost Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2026-5740?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2026-5740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-5740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31426.

When was CVE-2026-5740 published?

CVE-2026-5740 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-07-23.

CVE-2026-5740

CVE-2026-5740 is a high-severity vulnerability in Mattermost Mattermost Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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-789.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-31426
Weakness: CWE-789
Affected product: Mattermost Mattermost Server
Published: 2026-05-22
Last modified: 2026-07-23

Description

Mattermost versions 11.6.x <= 11.6.0, 11.5.x <= 11.5.3, 11.4.x <= 11.4.4, 10.11.x <= 10.11.14 fail to properly validate msgpack-encoded WebSocket frames before memory allocation which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the server process and cause a full service outage for all users via a crafted binary WebSocket message sent to the public WebSocket endpoint.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00647

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-5740?: Mattermost versions 11.6.x <= 11.6.0, 11.5.x <= 11.5.3, 11.4.x <= 11.4.4, 10.11.x <= 10.11.14 fail to properly validate msgpack-encoded WebSocket frames before memory allocation which allows an unauthenticated remote attacker to crash the server process and cause a full service outage for all users via a crafted binary WebSocket message sent to the public WebSocket endpoint.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00647
How severe is CVE-2026-5740?: CVE-2026-5740 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2026-5740 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2026-5740?: CVE-2026-5740 affects Mattermost Mattermost Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2026-5740?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2026-5740 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-5740 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-31426.
When was CVE-2026-5740 published?: CVE-2026-5740 was published on 2026-05-22 and last updated on 2026-07-23.

References

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Affected products (1)

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

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