QID 356762

Date Published: 2023-12-06

QID 356762: Amazon Linux Security Advisory for mailman : ALAS2-2023-2370

In gnu mailman before 2.1.36, a crafted url to the cgi/options.py user options page can execute arbitrary javascript for xss. (
( CVE-2021-43331) in gnu mailman before 2.1.36, the csrf token for the cgi/admindb.py admindb page contains an encrypted version of the list admin password.
This could potentially be cracked by a moderator via an offline brute-force attack. (
( CVE-2021-43332)



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Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a securitybreach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 6.5 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.3 severity.
  • Solution
    Please refer to Amazon advisory: ALAS2-2023-2370 for affected packages and patching details, or update with your package manager.
    Vendor References

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    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    ALAS2-2023-2370 amazon linux 2 URL Logo alas.aws.amazon.com/AL2/ALAS-2023-2370.html