# CVE-2021-43332: mailman: In GNU Mailman before 2.1.36, the CSRF token for the Cgi/admindb.py admindb page contains an encrypted version of the...

CVE-2021-43332 is fixed in mailman on 1 platform, first by mailman 1:2.1.26-1ubuntu0.5, released November 12, 2021. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2021-43332
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0115
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Nov 12, 2021

## Description

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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | mailman Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1:2.1.26-1ubuntu0.5 | [mailman 1:2.1.26-1ubuntu0.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-mailman-1-2.1.26-1ubuntu0.5.md) | Nov 12, 2021 |
| Linux | mailman Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1:2.1.29-1ubuntu3.1+esm1 | [mailman 1:2.1.29-1ubuntu3.1+esm1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-mailman-1-2.1.29-1ubuntu3.1-esm1.md) | Nov 12, 2021 |

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