CVE-2026-15814

Mattermost versions 11.9.x <= 11.9.0, 11.8.x <= 11.8.4, 11.7.x <= 11.7.7, 10.11.x <= 10.11.22 fail to limit the amount of memory allocated when decoding uploaded image files which allows an authenticated user to cause excessive server memory consumption and potential denial of service via uploading a specially crafted image as a profile picture, channel file attachment, team icon, or custom brand image. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00719

CVSS v3 6.5 MEDIUM

6.5^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 3.6

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact NONE

Availability Impact HIGH

Scope UNCHANGED

References

Link	Resource
https://mattermost.com/security-updates	Vendor Advisory

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

07 Oct 2026, 16:02

Type	Values Removed	Values Added
First Time		Mattermost mattermost Server Mattermost
References	~~() https://mattermost.com/security-updates -~~	() https://mattermost.com/security-updates - Vendor Advisory
CPE		cpe:2.3:a:mattermost:mattermost_server::::::::

Information

Published : 2026-09-14 11:17

Updated : 2026-10-07 16:02

NVD link : CVE-2026-15814

Mitre link : CVE-2026-15814

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-15814

JSON object : View

Products Affected

mattermost

mattermost_server

CWE

CWE-409

Improper Handling of Highly Compressed Data (Data Amplification)

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