CVE-2011-0707: XSS

Published Feb 22, 2011
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Updated

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Cgi/confirm.py in GNU Mailman 2.1.14 and earlier allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the (1) full name or (2) username field in a confirmation message.

Affected Software

45 affected components
GNU Mailman<=2.1.14
GNU Mailman=1.0
GNU Mailman=1.1
GNU Mailman=2.0
GNU Mailman=2.0-beta3
GNU Mailman=2.0-beta4
GNU Mailman=2.0-beta5
GNU Mailman=2.0.1
GNU Mailman=2.0.2
GNU Mailman=2.0.3
GNU Mailman=2.0.4
GNU Mailman=2.0.5
GNU Mailman=2.0.6
GNU Mailman=2.0.7
GNU Mailman=2.0.8
GNU Mailman=2.0.9
GNU Mailman=2.0.10
GNU Mailman=2.0.11
GNU Mailman=2.0.12
GNU Mailman=2.0.13
GNU Mailman=2.0.14
GNU Mailman=2.1
GNU Mailman=2.1-alpha
GNU Mailman=2.1-beta
GNU Mailman=2.1-stable
GNU Mailman=2.1.1
GNU Mailman=2.1.1-beta1
GNU Mailman=2.1.2
GNU Mailman=2.1.3
GNU Mailman=2.1.4
GNU Mailman=2.1.5
GNU Mailman=2.1.5.8
GNU Mailman=2.1.6
GNU Mailman=2.1.7
GNU Mailman=2.1.8
GNU Mailman=2.1.9
GNU Mailman=2.1.10
GNU Mailman=2.1.11
GNU Mailman=2.1.11-rc1
GNU Mailman=2.1.11-rc2
GNU Mailman=2.1.12
GNU Mailman=2.1.13
GNU Mailman=2.1.13-rc1
GNU Mailman=2.1.14-rc1
GNU Mailman=2.1b1

Event History

Feb 22, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-0707?

CVE-2011-0707 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for cross-site scripting attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-0707?

To fix CVE-2011-0707, upgrade GNU Mailman to version 2.1.15 or later, which addresses the XSS vulnerabilities.

3

Which versions of Mailman are affected by CVE-2011-0707?

CVE-2011-0707 affects GNU Mailman versions up to and including 2.1.14.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2011-0707 facilitate?

CVE-2011-0707 can facilitate cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, allowing attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages.

5

Is there a risk of data exposure with CVE-2011-0707?

Yes, CVE-2011-0707 can lead to data exposure as attackers can execute scripts in the context of the affected user's session.

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