CVE-2026-19601
Disclosure of AD/LDAP bind password via Test Connection
Description
Mattermost versions 11.9.x <= 11.9.1, 11.8.x <= 11.8.5, 11.7.x <= 11.7.10, 11.10.x <= 11.10.1 fail to invalidate the stored AD/LDAP bind password when other connection settings (such as the server address) are changed, which allows a System Console administrator to disclose the plaintext bind password to an attacker-controlled server via the Test Connection / diagnostics feature. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00764
INFO
Published Date :
Oct. 16, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Last Modified :
Oct. 16, 2026, 7:17 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 9302f53e-dde5-4bf3-b2f2-a83f91ac0eee | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Mattermost to a version newer than 11.9.1.
- Apply updates for Mattermost versions 11.8.x, 11.7.x, and 11.10.x.
- Ensure AD/LDAP connection settings are validated properly.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-19601.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://mattermost.com/security-updates |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Oct. 16, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Mattermost versions 11.9.x <= 11.9.1, 11.8.x <= 11.8.5, 11.7.x <= 11.7.10, 11.10.x <= 11.10.1 fail to invalidate the stored AD/LDAP bind password when other connection settings (such as the server address) are changed, which allows a System Console administrator to disclose the plaintext bind password to an attacker-controlled server via the Test Connection / diagnostics feature. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00764 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N Added CWE CWE-201 Added Affected New affected value received. <a href="https://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/blob/main/cves/2026/19xxx/CVE-2026-19601.json">CVE-2026-19601</a> Added Reference https://mattermost.com/security-updates