CVE-2023-40985

Public Exploit

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.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://webmin.com product
https://github.com/Vi39/Webmin-2.100/blob/main/CVE-2023-40985 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-40985?
CVE-2023-40985 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-40985?
To fix CVE-2023-40985, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-40985 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2023-40985 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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