CVE-2023-40985: XSS

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.100. The File Manager functionality allows an attacker to exploit a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By providing a malicious payload, an attacker can inject arbitrary code, which is then executed within the context of the victim's browser when any file is searched/replaced.

Affected Software

1 affected component
webmin webmin=2.100

Event History

Sep 15, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2023-40985.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2023-40985?

CVE-2023-40985 has a severity level of medium (5.4).

3

What is the affected version of Webmin?

The affected version of Webmin is 2.100.

4

What is the CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-40985?

The CWE ID associated with CVE-2023-40985 is 79.

5

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2023-40985?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2023-40985 by using the File Manager functionality in Webmin to inject arbitrary code and execute it within the context of a victim's browser.

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