CVE-2026-24661: Mattermost Plugins versions <=2.1.3.0 fail to limit the request body size on the {{/changes}} webhook endpoint

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-24661?

mattermost: upgrade to 2.3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-24661 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24661 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-24661 affect?

CVE-2026-24661 affects mattermost. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). Mattermost Plugins versions <=2.1.3.0 fail to limit the request body size on the {{/changes}} webhook endpoint which allows an authenticated attacker to cause memory exhaustion and denial of service via sending an oversized JSON payload. Ma

Q: How urgent is CVE-2026-24661?

Priority 24/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Routine

LOW 3.7REMOTEUPGRADE

CVE-2026-24661 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.7) affecting mattermost. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Mattermost Plugins versions <=2.1.3.0 fail to limit the request body size on the {{/changes}} webhook endpoint which allows an authenticated attacker to cause memory exhaustion and denial of service via sending an oversized JSON payload. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00611

Why this priority

Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.7 (Low)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	High
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.3% (top 76%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
Published	2026-04-09
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Mattermost, Inc. · Vendor: mattermost

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-04-09 11:16 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 10:23 UTCUpdated Record last modified

mattermost mattermost UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.3.2.0

Fixed in: 2.3.2.0

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy mattermost || rpm -q mattermost || mattermost --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.3.2.0 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade mattermost

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade mattermost

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-24661?

mattermost: upgrade to 2.3.2.0. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-24661 being exploited?

CVE-2026-24661 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-24661 affect?

CVE-2026-24661 affects mattermost. Severity is low (CVSS 3.7). Mattermost Plugins versions <=2.1.3.0 fail to limit the request body size on the {{/changes}} webhook endpoint which allows an authenticated attacker to cause memory exhaustion and denial of service via sending an oversized JSON payload. Ma

How urgent is CVE-2026-24661?

Priority 24/100. Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

Software pages

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