Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Mailman | < 2.1.26 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159761/Mailman-2.1.23-Cross-Site-Scripting.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104594Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0504Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0505Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mailman/+bug/1747209Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3563-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4108Third Party Advisory
- https://www.mail-archive.com/mailman-users%40python.org/msg70375.html
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/159761/Mailman-2.1.23-Cross-Site-Scripting.ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104594Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0504Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0505Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mailman/+bug/1747209Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/02/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5950?
CVE-2018-5950 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). 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.
How severe is CVE-2018-5950?
CVE-2018-5950 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-5950?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Mailman, Debian Debian Linux, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server.