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CVE-2018-5950: XSS

First published: Tue Jan 23 2018(Updated: )

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web UI in Mailman before 2.1.26 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user-options URL.

Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
GNU Mailman<2.1.26
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.4
Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
Redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
redhat/mailman<2.1.26
2.1.26
debian/mailman<=1:2.1.25-1<=1:2.1.18-1
1:2.1.26-1
1:2.1.23-1+deb9u2
1:2.1.18-2+deb8u2
debian/mailman
ubuntu/mailman<1:2.1.23-1ubuntu0.2
1:2.1.23-1ubuntu0.2
ubuntu/mailman<1:2.1.16-2ubuntu0.5
1:2.1.16-2ubuntu0.5
ubuntu/mailman<2.1.26
2.1.26
ubuntu/mailman<1:2.1.20-1ubuntu0.3
1:2.1.20-1ubuntu0.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2018-5950?

    CVE-2018-5950 is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the web UI in Mailman before version 2.1.26, which allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a user-options URL.

  • How severe is CVE-2018-5950?

    CVE-2018-5950 has a severity score of 6.1, which is considered medium.

  • Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-5950?

    Mailman versions before 2.1.26 are affected by CVE-2018-5950.

  • How can I fix CVE-2018-5950?

    To fix CVE-2018-5950, you should update Mailman to version 2.1.26 or apply the recommended security patches provided by your operating system vendor.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-5950?

    You can find more information about CVE-2018-5950 at the following references: [Packet Storm Security](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159761/Mailman-2.1.23-Cross-Site-Scripting.html), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104594), [RedHat Security Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0504).

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