CVE-2026-49243: Webmin: Reflected XSS in the Configuration module

Published Sep 29, 2026
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Updated

Webmin is a web-based system administration tool for Unix-like servers. Prior to version 2.650, Webmin users who click on a malicious link to their server are vulnerable to this XSS vulnerability that could be used to execute attacker-controlled commands. This issue has been patched in version 2.650.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Webmin Webmin<2.650

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Webmin to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.650

Event History

Sep 29, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:17 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

Who is exposed to exploitation?

Webmin users are exposed if they use a version earlier than 2.650 and click a malicious link directed at their Webmin server.

2

What does an attacker need to exploit this issue?

The attacker needs to induce a Webmin user to click a malicious link to that user's server. The vulnerability is reflected XSS and may be used to execute attacker-controlled commands.

3

What version fixes the issue?

The issue is patched in Webmin version 2.650. Versions prior to 2.650 are affected according to the advisory.

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