CVE-2008-0564 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the Mailman web administrator interface, potentially compromising user sessions.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2008-0564?
CVE-2008-0564 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Feb 2008. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in Mailman before 2.1.10b1 allow remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors related to (1) editing templates and (2) the list's "info attribute" in the web administrator interface, a different vulnerability than CVE-2006-3636.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0564?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Mailman Mailman.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0564?
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-2008-0564 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0564 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-qrw2-cc7v-xx92.