CVE-2021-31761: XSS

Published Apr 25, 2021
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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.

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