CVE-2002-0388 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 31 May 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via cross-site scripting in Mailman admin pages or Pipermail summaries.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2002-0388?

CVE-2002-0388 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 31 May 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in Mailman before 2.0.11 allow remote attackers to execute script via (1) the admin login page, or (2) the Pipermail index summaries.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0388?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Mailman.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0388?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2002-0388 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0388 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v3cv-7ww7-7g63.