CVE-2002-0855 Cross-site scripting in n/a

High 7.5 Published 14 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute scripts as other users via subscription parameters, potentially leading to account takeover or data theft.

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

What is CVE-2002-0855?

CVE-2002-0855 is a high-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 14 Aug 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official 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.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0855?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Mailman.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0855?

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-2002-0855 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-0855 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6wpg-628r-xfhr.