CVE-2023-40985 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.100. The File Manager functionality allows an attacker to exploit a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By providing a malicious payload, an attacker can inject arbitrary code, which is then executed within the context of the victim's browser when any file is searched/replaced.

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	2.100

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-79

References

http://webmin.comProduct
https://github.com/Vi39/Webmin-2.100/blob/main/CVE-2023-40985ExploitThird Party Advisory
http://webmin.comProduct
https://github.com/Vi39/Webmin-2.100/blob/main/CVE-2023-40985ExploitThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2023-40985?

CVE-2023-40985 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.100. The File Manager functionality allows an attacker to exploit a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. By providing a malicious payload, an attacker can inje...

How severe is CVE-2023-40985?

CVE-2023-40985 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-2023-40985?

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