CVE-2002-0855

NONECVSS 0.0Weaponized

0.0

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mailman before 2.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via a subscriber's list subscription options in the (1) adminpw or (2) info parameters to the ml-name feature.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: —
EPSS: 97.4%
KEV: Not listed

Published

September 5, 2002

Last Modified

April 16, 2026

References (20)

cve@mitrehttp://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0268.html
cve@mitrehttp://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000522
cve@mitrehttp://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-announce/2002-July/000043.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-147
cve@mitrehttp://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9985.php
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-176.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-177.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-178.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-181.html
cve@mitrehttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5298
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2002-07/0268.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000522
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://mail.python.org/pipermail/mailman-announce/2002-July/000043.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-147
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/9985.php

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (2 Exploit-DB entries). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-21642✓ verified
First seen Jul 24, 2002
GNU Mailman 2.0.x - Admin Login Variant Cross-Site Scripting
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Exploit-DBEDB-21641✓ verified
First seen Jul 24, 2002
GNU Mailman 2.0.x - Subscribe Cross-Site Scripting
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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2002-0855?

CVE-2002-0855 is a none vulnerability published on September 5, 2002. Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mailman before 2.0.12 allows remote attackers to execute script as other users via a subscriber's list subscription options in the (1) adminpw or (2) info parameters to the ml-name feature.

When was CVE-2002-0855 disclosed?

CVE-2002-0855 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on September 5, 2002, with the most recent update on April 16, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2002-0855 actively exploited?

CVE-2002-0855 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 97.4% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2002-0855?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2002-0855, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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