VDB-59832 · CVE-2011-5024 · GCVE-0-2011-5024

GNU Mailman up to 2.1.12 config cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in GNU Mailman up to 2.1.12. This vulnerability affects unknown code. The manipulation of the argument config results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2011-5024. The attack can be launched remotely. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in GNU Mailman up to 2.1.12 (Mail Client Software). Affected is an unknown part. The manipulation of the argument config with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

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.

The weakness was disclosed 12/29/2011 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at sitewat.ch. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-5024 since 12/28/2011. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

Mail Client Software

Vendor

Name

Mailman

Version

License

open-source

Website

Vendor: https://www.gnu.org/

CPE 2.3info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.3

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

12/28/2011 🔍
12/29/2011 +1 days 🔍
12/29/2011 +0 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +1180 days 🔍
02/13/2019 +1423 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: gnu.org

Advisory: sitewat.ch
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2011-5024 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-5024
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-59832

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 02/13/2019 10:53
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (46), 02/13/2019 10:53 (1)
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