CVE-2006-1712: XSS
First published: Tue Apr 11 2006(Updated: )
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the private archive script (private.py) in GNU Mailman 2.1.7 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the action argument.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Mailman | =2.1.7 | |
| Mailman | =2.1.7 |
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Reference Links
- http://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-announce/2006-April/000084.html
- http://bugs.gentoo.org/show_bug.cgi?id=129136
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/17403
- http://www.osvdb.org/24442
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1015876
- http://secunia.com/advisories/19558
- http://www.mail-archive.com/mailman-checkins@python.org/msg06273.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/1269
- http://www.mail-archive.com/mailman-checkins%40python.org/msg06273.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2006-1712?
CVE-2006-1712 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow cross-site scripting attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2006-1712?
To fix CVE-2006-1712, it is recommended to upgrade GNU Mailman to a version newer than 2.1.7, which addresses the vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1712?
CVE-2006-1712 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2006-1712?
All users of GNU Mailman version 2.1.7 are affected by CVE-2006-1712.
Can CVE-2006-1712 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2006-1712 can be exploited remotely by attackers who can inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML.
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