CVE-2023-38305: XSS

Published Jul 31, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.021. The download functionality allows an attacker to exploit a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By providing a crafted download path containing a malicious payload, an attacker can inject arbitrary code, which is then executed within the context of the victim's browser when the download link is accessed.

Affected Software

1 affected component
webmin webmin=2.021

Event History

Jul 31, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38305?

The severity of CVE-2023-38305 is medium (6.1).

2

What is the affected software for CVE-2023-38305?

The affected software for CVE-2023-38305 is Webmin 2.021.

3

What vulnerability does CVE-2023-38305 have?

CVE-2023-38305 has a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-38305?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-38305 by providing a crafted download path containing a malicious payload.

5

What is the fix for CVE-2023-38305?

A fix for CVE-2023-38305 is not specified in the provided information. Please refer to the references for more information.

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