CVE-2021-44227: Debian Linux

High severity, CVSS 8.8. EPSS: 0.8% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

In GNU Mailman before 2.1.38, a list member or moderator can get a CSRF token and craft an admin request (using that token) to set a new admin password or make other changes.

Affected products

  • Debian Debian Linux: version 9.0 only
  • GNU Mailman: before 2.1.38 (fixed in 2.1.38)

Published 2021-12-02. Last modified 2026-06-17.