# CVE-2002-0855: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mailman before 2.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via a subscriber's list

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Public exploit code: 2 on Exploit-DB
- Published: 2002-08-14 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mailman before 2.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via a subscriber's list subscription options in the (1) adminpw or (2) info parameters to the ml-name feature.

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## References

- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0268.html
- http://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-announce/2002-July/000043.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-177.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-178.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-147
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5298
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-181.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-176.html
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9985.php
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000522
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21642
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21641

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