MEDIUM CVSS 6.8
Published: 2026-04-15

CVE-2026-28741

mattermost mattermost_server Security Advisory (CVE-2026-28741)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2026-28741 impacting mattermost mattermost_server. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
Mattermost versions 10.11.x <= 10.11.12, 11.5.x <= 11.5.0, 11.4.x <= 11.4.2, 11.3.x <= 11.3.2 fail to validate CSRF tokens on an authentication endpoint which allows an attacker to update a user's authentication method via a CSRF attack by tricking a user into visiting a malicious page. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00625

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
High (AC:H)
Depends on race conditions or environment
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
Required (UI:R)
User must click or open resource
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
High (C:H)
Total information disclosure
Integrity
High (I:H)
Total modification of target system
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product mattermost / mattermost_server
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-352

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2026-28741 impacting mattermost mattermost_server.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2026-28741.yaml
id: cve-2026-28741

info:
  name: mattermost mattermost_server - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2026-28741 affecting mattermost mattermost_server.
    Evaluation: Mattermost versions 10.11.x &lt;= 10.11.12, 11.5.x &lt;= 11.5.0, 11.4.x &lt;= 11.4.2, 11.3.x &lt;= 11.3.2 fail to validate CSRF tokens on an authentic...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2026-28741
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
    cvss-score: 6.8
    cve-id: CVE-2026-28741
    cwe-id: CWE-352
  tags: cve,cve-2026-28741,mattermost,mattermost_server,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "mattermost_server"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2026-28741.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2026-28741
# Target: mattermost mattermost_server | CVSS: 6.8 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2026-28741 (mattermost mattermost_server)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against mattermost mattermost_server scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2026-28741.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2026-28741
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install mattermost_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade mattermost_server 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update mattermost_server

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i mattermost_server 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i mattermost_server

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2026-28741 in mattermost mattermost_server?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update mattermost mattermost_server packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2026-28741?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2026-28741?

CVE-2026-28741 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
6.8
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2026-28741
Weakness CWE-352
Vendor mattermost
Product mattermost_server
Published 2026-04-15
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N