GNU Mailman Multiple Unspecified Remote Vulnerabilities

high Nessus Plugin ID 16136

Synopsis

A web application on the remote host has multiple vulnerabilities.

Description

The remote host is running GNU Mailman, a web-based application for managing mailing lists. The version running on the remote host has multiple flaws, such as information disclosure and cross-site scripting. These vulnerabilities could allow a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access.

Solution

Upgrade to the latest version of this software.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 16136

File Name: mailman_unspecified.nasl

Version: 1.15

Type: remote

Family: CGI abuses

Published: 1/12/2005

Updated: 6/4/2024

Configuration: Enable thorough checks

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Enable CGI Scanning: true

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:gnu:mailman

Excluded KB Items: Settings/disable_cgi_scanning

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Reference Information

BID: 12243

CWE: 20, 442, 629, 711, 712, 722, 725, 74, 750, 751, 79, 800, 801, 809, 811, 864, 900, 928, 931, 990