CVE-2017-18887: Mattermost Server exposes team creator's e-mail address to other members

May 24, 2022 (updated December 5, 2025)

An issue was discovered in Mattermost Server before 4.3.0, 4.2.1, and 4.1.2. It discloses the team creator’s e-mail address to members.

References

github.com/advisories/GHSA-35c4-5qfp-wxj6
github.com/mattermost/mattermost
mattermost.com/security-updates
nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-18887

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