What is the severity of CVE-2017-2106?

CVE-2017-2106 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2106?

To fix CVE-2017-2106, upgrade Webmin to version 1.830 or later.

What versions of Webmin are affected by CVE-2017-2106?

CVE-2017-2106 affects all versions of Webmin prior to 1.830.

What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-2106?

CVE-2017-2106 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2017-2106 being actively exploited?

While specific active exploitation details are not publicly documented, the nature of the vulnerability makes it a potential target for attackers.

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CVE-2017-2106

medium

6.1

CWE

28/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2106: XSS

First published: Fri Apr 28 2017(Updated: )

Multiple cross-site scripting vulnerabilities in Webmin versions prior to 1.830 allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Webmin Webmin	<=1.820

Remedy

https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/475cc4fbdf51c865b291d252d81a58bad05de0c7

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2106?
CVE-2017-2106 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2106?
To fix CVE-2017-2106, upgrade Webmin to version 1.830 or later.
What versions of Webmin are affected by CVE-2017-2106?
CVE-2017-2106 affects all versions of Webmin prior to 1.830.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-2106?
CVE-2017-2106 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-2106 being actively exploited?
While specific active exploitation details are not publicly documented, the nature of the vulnerability makes it a potential target for attackers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2106?
CVE-2017-2106 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through cross-site scripting.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2106?
To fix CVE-2017-2106, upgrade Webmin to version 1.830 or later.
What versions of Webmin are affected by CVE-2017-2106?
CVE-2017-2106 affects all versions of Webmin prior to 1.830.
What kind of attack can be executed using CVE-2017-2106?
CVE-2017-2106 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML through cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-2106 being actively exploited?
While specific active exploitation details are not publicly documented, the nature of the vulnerability makes it a potential target for attackers.