Gnu · Gnu Mailman · CVE-2020-12137
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
GNU Mailman versions 2.x through 2.1.29
GNU Mailman version 2.1.30 is not affected, but all versions prior to 2.1.30 are vulnerable.
**Description**
The issue is related to the handling of MIME parts in GNU Mailman, which may contribute to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks against visitors of list archives. This occurs because an HTTP reply from an archive web server may lack a MIME type, leading a web browser to perform MIME sniffing and potentially execute JavaScript code. The vulnerability is also related to the lack of protection for the web page structure, which could allow a remote attacker to impact data integrity.
**Recommendations**
For GNU Mailman versions 2.x through 2.1.29, update to version 2.1.30 or later to resolve the issue.
As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to list archives to minimize the risk of exploitation.