Cross-Site Scripting Vulnerability in GNU Mailman by Python Software Foundation
CVE-2018-13796

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor
Gnu
Status
Mailman
Vendor
CVE Published:
12 July 2018

Summary

A vulnerability was found in GNU Mailman that allows an attacker to craft a malicious URL, which, when accessed, can lead to arbitrary text being executed on a web page from a trusted site. This can pose a significant risk as it enables cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks, potentially compromising user data and affecting the integrity of web applications. Users of GNU Mailman versions prior to 2.1.28 should prioritize upgrading to mitigate the associated risks.

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/mailman/+bug/1780874
x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/07/msg0...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST
https://www.mail-archive.com/mailman-users%40python.org/m...
mailing-listx_refsource_MLIST

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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