CVE-2023-38303 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.021. One can exploit a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack to achieve Remote Command Execution (RCE) through the Users and Group's real name parameter.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

LOW

Integrity

LOW

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	2.021

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

https://github.com/jaysharma786/Webmin-2.021/blob/main/CVE-2023-38303ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://webmin.com/tags/webmin-changelog/Release Notes
https://github.com/jaysharma786/Webmin-2.021/blob/main/CVE-2023-38303ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://webmin.com/tags/webmin-changelog/Release Notes

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-38303?

CVE-2023-38303 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.021. One can exploit a stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) attack to achieve Remote Command Execution (RCE) through the Users and Group's real name parameter.

How severe is CVE-2023-38303?

CVE-2023-38303 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2023-38303?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webmin Webmin.