CVE-2026-16046

Mattermost versions 11.7.x <= 11.7.6, 10.11.x <= 10.11.21 fail to enforce run-state validation on write operations for finished playbook runs which allows a run participant to modify status, checklists, retrospective content, ownership, and participants on completed runs via REST and GraphQL API requests. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00675

CVSS v3 4.3 MEDIUM

4.3^/10

CVSS v3 : MEDIUM

Vector :

Exploitability : 2.8 / Impact : 1.4

Attack Vector NETWORK

Attack Complexity LOW

Privileges Required LOW

User Interaction NONE

Confidentiality Impact NONE

Integrity Impact LOW

Availability Impact NONE

Scope UNCHANGED

References

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

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

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History

No history.

Information

Published : 2026-08-17 15:16

Updated : 2026-08-18 20:34

NVD link : CVE-2026-16046

Mitre link : CVE-2026-16046

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-16046

JSON object : View

Products Affected

mattermost

mattermost_server

CWE

CWE-863

Incorrect Authorization

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