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CVE-2016-6893

UnknownEPSS 1.61%

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CVE-2016-6893 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the user options page in GNU Mailman 2.1.x before 2.1.23 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that modify an option, as demonstrated by gaining access to the credentials of a victim's account.. EPSS estimates a 1.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the user options page in GNU Mailman 2.1.x before 2.1.23 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that modify an option, as demonstrated by gaining access to the credentials of a victim's account.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.61%

72.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
GnuMailman2.1
GnuMailman2.1.1
GnuMailman2.1.2
GnuMailman2.1.3
GnuMailman2.1.4
GnuMailman2.1.5
GnuMailman2.1.6
GnuMailman2.1.8
GnuMailman2.1.9
GnuMailman2.1.10
GnuMailman2.1.10b1
GnuMailman2.1.10b3
GnuMailman2.1.10b4
GnuMailman2.1.11
GnuMailman2.1.12
GnuMailman2.1.13
GnuMailman2.1.14
GnuMailman2.1.14-1
GnuMailman2.1.15
GnuMailman2.1.16
GnuMailman2.1.17
GnuMailman2.1.18
GnuMailman2.1.18-1
GnuMailman2.1.19
GnuMailman2.1.20
GnuMailman2.1.21
GnuMailman2.1.22
GnuMailman2.1.23

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-6893?
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the user options page in GNU Mailman 2.1.x before 2.1.23 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of arbitrary users for requests that modify an option, as demonstrated by gaining access to the credentials of a victim's account.
How severe is CVE-2016-6893?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-6893 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-6893?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST