CVE-2023-40986: XSS

Published Sep 15, 2023
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Updated

A stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Usermin Configuration function of Webmin v2.100 allows attackers to execute arbitrary web sripts or HTML via a crafted payload injected into the Custom field.

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 CVE-2023-40986?

CVE-2023-40986 is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the Usermin Configuration function of Webmin v2.100.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-40986?

CVE-2023-40986 has a severity value of 5.4, which is considered medium.

3

How does CVE-2023-40986 affect the software?

CVE-2023-40986 affects Webmin v2.100, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary web scripts or HTML.

4

What is the Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) for CVE-2023-40986?

The CWE for CVE-2023-40986 is CWE-79, which is the code for Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting').

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-40986?

To fix CVE-2023-40986, update Webmin to a version that is not affected by the vulnerability.

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