CVE-2023-40982
CVSS 3.1 Score 5.4 of 10 (medium)
Details
Published Sep 15, 2023
Updated: Sep 20, 2023
CWE ID 79
Summary
CVE-2023-40982 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting Webmin version 2.100. This issue allows malicious actors to inject arbitrary web scripts or HTML into the cloned module name parameter. Successful exploitation can result in unintended execution of code in the context of the affected user, potentially leading to session hijacking or data theft. Users are strongly advised to update their Webmin installations to the latest version to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Webmin
Affected Vendors
- The Webmin Community
Advisories, Assessments, and Mitigations
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