CVE-2026-5755
CWE-400Published: May 22, 2026· Updated: May 22, 2026
Official Description
Mattermost versions 11.6.x <= 11.6.0, 11.5.x <= 11.5.2, 11.5.x <= 11.5.3, 11.4.x <= 11.4.4, 10.11.x <= 10.11.14 fail to validate the TIFF IFD offset in the image header before allocating memory, which allows authenticated users with file upload or posting permissions to cause a denial of service (server OOM) via uploading a crafted TIFF file or posting a URL that serves one.. Mattermost Advisory ID: MMSA-2026-00648
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-5755 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.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 6.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-5755 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts