CVE-2025-43921: Medium severity cpanel gnu mailman vulnerability

Published Apr 20, 2025
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Updated

GNU Mailman 2.1.39, as bundled in cPanel (and WHM), allows unauthenticated attackers to create lists via the /mailman/create endpoint. NOTE: multiple third parties report that they are unable to reproduce this, regardless of whether cPanel or WHM is used.

Affected Software

2 affected components
GNU Mailman
GNU Mailman>=2.1.1<=2.1.39

Event History

Apr 20, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jul 16, 57296
Event
via FIRST·07:11 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-43921?

CVE-2025-43921 is a high-severity vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to create email lists.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-43921?

To mitigate CVE-2025-43921, you should upgrade to the latest version of GNU Mailman that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What versions of GNU Mailman are affected by CVE-2025-43921?

CVE-2025-43921 specifically affects GNU Mailman version 2.1.39 and earlier versions deployed in certain configurations.

4

What impact does CVE-2025-43921 have on my server?

This vulnerability can lead to unauthorized list creation, which could result in spam distribution or further exploitation.

5

Is CVE-2025-43921 exploit publicly known?

Yes, CVE-2025-43921 is a public vulnerability, and proof-of-concept exploits are available, making it critical to apply patches immediately.

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