CVE-2023-40983

Summary

CVE-2023-40983 is a reflected cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability affecting the File Manager function in Webmin version 2.100. An attacker can exploit this weakness by injecting a specially crafted payload into the Find in Results file, allowing them to execute malicious scripts in the context of the targeted user. This issue poses a significant risk as it could lead to session hijacking, data theft, or other malicious activities. Users are strongly advised to update their Webmin installations to the latest version as soon as possible to mitigate this threat.

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