CVE-2021-44227

mailman: CSRF token bypass allows to perform CSRF attacks and admin takeover

Published Dec 2, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
In GNU Mailman before 2.1.38, a list member or moderator can get a CSRF token and craft an admin request (using that token) to set a new admin password or make other changes.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3049-1 mailman security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-2613 In GNU Mailman before 2.1.38, a list member or moderator can get a CSRF token and craft an admin request (using that token) to set a new admin password or make other changes.
Github GHSA Github GHSA GHSA-xq58-69h2-765m Cross Site Request Forgery in mailman
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5180-1 Mailman vulnerability
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-8067-1 Mailman vulnerability
History

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Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 4:17 AM
Reserved
Nov 26, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 2, 2021, 3:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:12 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 26, 2021, 12:00 AM