CVE-2003-0992 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can steal user cookies via XSS in the Mailman create CGI script, potentially leading to account takeover.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2003-0992?
CVE-2003-0992 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Jan 2004. 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 (XSS) vulnerability in the create CGI script for Mailman before 2.1.3 allows remote attackers to steal cookies of other users.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2003-0992?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gnu Mailman.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0992?
No fix has been published for CVE-2003-0992 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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-2003-0992 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2003-0992 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rf6p-vch4-w3g7.