CVE-2006-1712: XSS

Published 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
GNU Mailman=2.1.7

Event History

Apr 11, 2006
CVE Published
07:06 PM
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-1712?

CVE-2006-1712 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2006-1712?

All users of GNU Mailman version 2.1.7 are affected by CVE-2006-1712.

5

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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