How severe is CVE-2001-0884?

CVE-2001-0884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2001-0884 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-0884?

CVE-2001-0884 primarily affects Gnu Mailman. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0884?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2001-0884 published?

CVE-2001-0884 was published on 2001-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-0884

CVE-2001-0884 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Mailman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (77th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Gnu Mailman
Published: 2001-12-21
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mailman email archiver before 2.08 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or authentication credentials via a malicious link that is accessed by other web users.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-0884?: Cross-site scripting vulnerability in Mailman email archiver before 2.08 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or authentication credentials via a malicious link that is accessed by other web users.
How severe is CVE-2001-0884?: CVE-2001-0884 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.1, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2001-0884 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (77th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-0884?: CVE-2001-0884 primarily affects Gnu Mailman. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-0884?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2001-0884 published?: CVE-2001-0884 was published on 2001-12-21 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (5)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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