CVE-2002-0855: High severity GNU Mailman vulnerability
Published Aug 14, 2002
·Updated
Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mailman before 2.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via a subscriber's list subscription options in the (1) adminpw or (2) info parameters to the ml-name feature.
Affected Software
1 affected component
GNU Mailman=2.0.12
Remediation
Patch Available
Event History
Aug 14, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2002-0855?
CVE-2002-0855 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting.
2
How do I fix CVE-2002-0855?
To fix CVE-2002-0855, upgrade to Mailman version 2.0.12 or later.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2002-0855?
Users of Mailman versions prior to 2.0.12 are affected by CVE-2002-0855.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-0855?
CVE-2002-0855 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
5
What parameters are exploited in CVE-2002-0855?
CVE-2002-0855 can be exploited through the adminpw and info parameters in the subscriber's list subscription options.