Vulnerability Description
In GNU Mailman before 2.1.36, the CSRF token for the Cgi/admindb.py admindb page contains an encrypted version of the list admin password. This could potentially be cracked by a moderator via an offline brute-force attack.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnu | Mailman | < 2.1.36 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mailman/+bug/1949403Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/mailman-announce%40python.org/message/I2X7
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/mailman/+bug/1949403Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00011.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/mailman-announce%40python.org/message/I2X7
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-43332?
CVE-2021-43332 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). In GNU Mailman before 2.1.36, the CSRF token for the Cgi/admindb.py admindb page contains an encrypted version of the list admin password. This could potentially be cracked by a moderator via an offli...
How severe is CVE-2021-43332?
CVE-2021-43332 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-43332?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnu Mailman, Debian Debian Linux.