CVE-2011-5024: XSS
Published Dec 29, 2011
·Updated
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mmsearch/design in the Mailman/htdig integration patch for Mailman allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter.
Affected Software
13 affected components
GNU Mailman=2.0.13
GNU Mailman=2.1
GNU Mailman=2.1.1
GNU Mailman=2.1.2
GNU Mailman=2.1.3
GNU Mailman=2.1.4
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=2.1.12
Event History
Dec 29, 2011
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2011-5024?
CVE-2011-5024 is classified as a medium severity cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability.
2
How do I fix CVE-2011-5024?
To fix CVE-2011-5024, you should upgrade to a patched version of Mailman that addresses the XSS vulnerability.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2011-5024?
CVE-2011-5024 affects Mailman versions 2.0.13 and 2.1.x series.
4
What kind of attack does CVE-2011-5024 facilitate?
CVE-2011-5024 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the application.
5
Is CVE-2011-5024 exploitable without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2011-5024 can be exploited by unauthenticated users if they can manipulate the config parameter.