CVE-2002-0855: High severity GNU Mailman vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2002
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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

Event History

Aug 14, 2002
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
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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.

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