How severe is CVE-2011-5024?

CVE-2011-5024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2011-5024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-5024?

CVE-2011-5024 primarily affects Gnu Mailman. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-5024?

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

When was CVE-2011-5024 published?

CVE-2011-5024 was published on 2011-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-5024

CVE-2011-5024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnu Mailman with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (61st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Gnu Mailman
Published: 2011-12-29
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mmsearch/design in the Mailman/htdig integration patch for Mailman allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-5024?: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in mmsearch/design in the Mailman/htdig integration patch for Mailman allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via the config parameter.
How severe is CVE-2011-5024?: CVE-2011-5024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2011-5024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (61st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-5024?: CVE-2011-5024 primarily affects Gnu Mailman. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-5024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-5024 published?: CVE-2011-5024 was published on 2011-12-29 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

https://sitewat.ch/Advisory/View/3

Affected products (13)

cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.0.13:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.11:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnu:mailman:2.1.12:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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