CVE-2023-38308: XSS

Published Jul 31, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.021. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the HTTP Tunnel functionality when handling third-party domain URLs. By providing a crafted URL from a third-party domain, an attacker can inject malicious code. leading to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser.

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 CVE-2023-38308?

CVE-2023-38308 is a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability discovered in Webmin 2.021.

2

How does CVE-2023-38308 affect Webmin?

CVE-2023-38308 affects Webmin version 2.021.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38308?

The severity of CVE-2023-38308 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.1.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-38308?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-38308 by providing a crafted URL from a third-party domain to inject malicious code.

5

Are there any references available for CVE-2023-38308?

Yes, you can refer to the following links: [1] https://github.com/jaysharma786/Webmin-2.021/blob/main/CVE-2023-38308 , [2] https://webmin.com/tags/webmin-changelog/

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