CVE-2026-4053: mattermost server — Fix

Description

Mattermost versions 11.5.x <= 11.5.1, 10.11.x <= 10.11.13 fail to enforce the PostEditTimeLimit on non-message post fields which allows an authenticated user to modify post file attachments, props, and pin status after the edit window has expired via the post patch and update API endpoints.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00631

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CVSS v3.1 Score

3.1

LOW

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS — Exploit Prediction

0.0007

Probability of exploitation

0.22%

Percentile rank

EPSS estimates the probability that this vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A higher score means more likely to be exploited.

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-672 CWE-672

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
mattermost	mattermost_server	10.11.0 — 10.11.14
mattermost	mattermost_server	11.5.0 — 11.5.2

References

Advisories & Patches

https://mattermost.com/security-updates

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-4053? +

Mattermost versions 11.5.x <= 11.5.1, 10.11.x <= 10.11.13 fail to enforce the PostEditTimeLimit on non-message post fields which allows an authenticated user to modify post file attachments, props, and pin status after the edit window has expired via the post patch and update API endpoints.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00631 It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 3.1 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2026-4053? +

CVE-2026-4053 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 3.1 out of 10, rated LOW. This is a low-severity vulnerability with limited impact. The EPSS score is 0.0007, placing it in the 0th percentile for exploitation probability.

What products are affected by CVE-2026-4053? +

CVE-2026-4053 affects products from mattermost, specifically: mattermost_server. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2026-4053? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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