CVE-2023-40986: XSS
Published Sep 15, 2023
·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
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.