CVE-2010-3089 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 3.5 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can inject arbitrary web script or HTML via list information or description fields in GNU Mailman.

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-2010-3089?

CVE-2010-3089 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in n/a, published on 15 Sep 2010. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in GNU Mailman before 2.1.14rc1 allow remote authenticated users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via vectors involving (1) the list information field or (2) the list description field.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-3089?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Gnu Mailman.

How do I fix CVE-2010-3089?

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-2010-3089 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-3089 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-4jm4-7jcw-x46f.

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