CVE-2021-31761: XSS
Published Apr 25, 2021
·Updated
Webmin 1.973 is affected by reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) to achieve Remote Command Execution through Webmin's running process feature.
Affected Software
1 affected component
webmin webmin=1.973
Event History
Apr 25, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:30 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2021-31761?
CVE-2021-31761 is a vulnerability in Webmin 1.973 that allows for reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) to achieve Remote Command Execution.
2
How severe is CVE-2021-31761?
CVE-2021-31761 has a severity rating of 9.6, which is categorized as critical.
3
How does CVE-2021-31761 work?
CVE-2021-31761 works by exploiting a reflected Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin 1.973 to achieve Remote Command Execution through the running process feature.
4
What is the affected version of Webmin in CVE-2021-31761?
Webmin 1.973 is the affected version of Webmin in CVE-2021-31761.
5
How can I mitigate CVE-2021-31761?
To mitigate CVE-2021-31761, it is recommended to update Webmin to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.