Vulnerability Description
Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin 1.540 and earlier allows local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a chfn command that changes the real (aka Full Name) field, related to useradmin/index.cgi and useradmin/user-lib.pl.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webmin | Webmin | <= 1.540 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://javierb.com.ar/2011/04/24/xss-webmin-1-540/Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/22/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/24/7Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8264
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025438Exploit
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2011:109
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/517658Exploit
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/47558
- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUO7JLIGUf0Exploit
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/46e3d3ad195dcdc1af1795c96b6e0dc778fb6881Patch
- http://javierb.com.ar/2011/04/24/xss-webmin-1-540/Exploit
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/22/1
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/05/24/7Exploit
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/8264
- http://securitytracker.com/id?1025438Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1937?
CVE-2011-1937 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin 1.540 and earlier allows local users to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via a chfn command that changes the real (aka Full Name) field, related t...
How severe is CVE-2011-1937?
CVE-2011-1937 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1937?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webmin Webmin.