MEDIUM
CVE-2026-1628
CWE-829Published: March 2, 2026· Updated: Mar 5, 2026
4.6
CVSS v3.1
EPSS:0.03%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:7.3th
Official Description
Mattermost Desktop App versions <=5.13.3 fail to attach listeners restricting navigation to external sites within the Mattermost app which allows a malicious server to expose preload script functionality to untrusted servers via having a user open an external link in their Mattermost server. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00596
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-1628 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityLow
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
mattermost1 product
mattermost desktop
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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https://mattermost.com/security-updatesVendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2026-1628
CVSS Score4.6 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-829
CISA KEVNo
EPSS (30d)0.03%
Affected1 vendor
PublishedMar 2, 2026
Related CVEs (CWE-829)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-1628 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.