CVE-2026-4053
post edit time limit is not enforced on some post update operations
Description
Mattermost versions 11.5.x <= 11.5.1, 10.11.x <= 10.11.13 fail to enforce the PostEditTimeLimit on non-message post fields which allows an authenticated user to modify post file attachments, props, and pin status after the edit window has expired via the post patch and update API endpoints.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00631
INFO
Published Date :
May 15, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 15, 2026, 7:17 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2026-4053
vulnerability.
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No affected product recoded yet
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | 9302f53e-dde5-4bf3-b2f2-a83f91ac0eee | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Mattermost to a patched version.
- Apply version 11.5.2 or later.
- Apply version 10.11.14 or later.
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-2026-4053.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://mattermost.com/security-updates |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 15, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Mattermost versions 11.5.x <= 11.5.1, 10.11.x <= 10.11.13 fail to enforce the PostEditTimeLimit on non-message post fields which allows an authenticated user to modify post file attachments, props, and pin status after the edit window has expired via the post patch and update API endpoints.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00631 Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-672 Added Reference https://mattermost.com/security-updates