CVE-2003-0038: XSS
First published: Wed Jan 29 2003(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in options.py for Mailman 2.1 allows remote attackers to inject script or HTML into web pages via the (1) email or (2) language parameters.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/mailman | <2.1.1 | 2.1.1 |
| GNU Mailman | =2.1 | |
| Mailman | =2.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://telia.dl.sourceforge.net/sourceforge/mailman/xss-2.1.0-patch.txt
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-436
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/6677
- http://www.osvdb.org/9205
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1005987
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104342745916111
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/11152
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2003-0038
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-82rm-28q9-435p (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2003-0038?
CVE-2003-0038 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0038?
To fix CVE-2003-0038, upgrade Mailman to version 2.1.1 or a later version.
What software is affected by CVE-2003-0038?
CVE-2003-0038 affects Mailman version 2.1 and earlier, specifically those running the options.py script.
What type of attack is associated with CVE-2003-0038?
CVE-2003-0038 is associated with cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks that allow remote code injection.
Can CVE-2003-0038 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2003-0038 can potentially be exploited by an unauthenticated attacker.
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