Security readout for executives and security teams
Mailman versions before 2.1.4 had a cross-site scripting flaw in the admin CGI script. If an administrator used a vulnerable interface, an attacker could steal session cookies and perform unauthorized Mailman administration actions. This is mainly a legacy exposure issue for old mailing-list servers. Exposure is most likely on legacy Mailman deployments older than 2.1.4 with the admin CGI reachable by users or the internet. Current maintained packages are unlikely to remain affected, but old distribution builds should be checked against vendor advisories. Treat this as a legacy hygiene item unless an exposed old Mailman service is found. Prioritize remediation for internet-facing mailing-list administration systems because session theft could allow unauthorized list management. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Mailman to 2.1.4 or later, or a vendor-fixed package.; Review Red Hat, Debian, Mandriva, or Conectiva guidance for distro-specific fixes.; Restrict access to Mailman administrative CGI endpoints where operationally possible..
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- mailman-admin-xss(14121)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:813CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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