Description
Mattermost versions 11.7.x <= 11.7.11 fail to validate null elements when decoding playbook import conditions which allows an authenticated attacker to crash the Playbooks plugin instance-wide via a crafted import request containing a null condition. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00709
Published: 2026-10-22
Score: 4.3 Medium
EPSS: n/a
KEV: No
Impact: Denial of Service (crash)
Action: Patch
AI Analysis

Impact

A null element is not validated when decoding playbook import conditions, allowing an authenticated user to submit a crafted import request that crashes the Playbooks plugin instance-wide. This defect results in a server‑side denial of service, compromising availability for all users of the affected instance.

Affected Systems

Mattermost Mattermost. Versions 11.7.x through 11.7.11 are vulnerable. The fix is delivered in Mattermost 11.7.12 and 11.10.0 or later.

Risk and Exploitability

The CVSS score of 4.3 indicates a low severity vulnerability that requires the attacker to be authenticated to the application. Although it is not listed in CISA KEV and the EPSS score is unavailable, the threat is that a single authenticated user can cause the plugin to crash, effectively interrupting service for all users. The exploit path is straightforward: the attacker sends a specially crafted playbook import request containing a null condition, triggering the crash. There is no direct privilege escalation or data breach risk, but the impact on availability can be significant in production environments.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 12:55 UTC.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update Mattermost to versions 11.10.0, 11.7.12 or higher.


OpenCVE Recommended Actions

  • Update Mattermost to a fixed version (11.7.12 or 11.10.0 and later).
  • If an update cannot be performed immediately, disable the Playbooks plugin or restrict import functionality to trusted administrators.
  • Validate or sanitize playbook import data to reject null conditions, and monitor server logs for unexpected crashes or error messages.

Generated by OpenCVE AI on October 22, 2026 at 12:55 UTC.

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References
History

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}


Thu, 22 Oct 2026 13:30:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
First Time appeared Mattermost
Mattermost mattermost
Vendors & Products Mattermost
Mattermost mattermost

Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 +0000

Type Values Removed Values Added
Description Mattermost versions 11.7.x <= 11.7.11 fail to validate null elements when decoding playbook import conditions which allows an authenticated attacker to crash the Playbooks plugin instance-wide via a crafted import request containing a null condition. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00709
Title Null condition in Playbooks import crashes the plugin
Weaknesses CWE-754
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.3, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L'}


Subscriptions

Mattermost Mattermost
cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: Mattermost

Published:

Updated: 2026-10-22T13:37:46.805Z

Reserved: 2026-06-26T10:25:44.166Z

Link: CVE-2026-13411

cve-icon Vulnrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T13:32:35.508Z

cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-10-22T11:17:52.843

Modified: 2026-10-22T14:17:39.487

Link: CVE-2026-13411

cve-icon Redhat

No data.

cve-icon OpenCVE Enrichment

Updated: 2026-10-22T13:15:06Z

Weaknesses
  • CWE-754

    Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions