CVE-2023-38303
MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.71%
Last modified
CVE-2023-38303 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webmin | Webmin | 2.021 |
References
- https://github.com/jaysharma786/Webmin-2.021/blob/main/CVE-2023-38303Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://webmin.com/tags/webmin-changelog/Release Notes
- https://github.com/jaysharma786/Webmin-2.021/blob/main/CVE-2023-38303Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://webmin.com/tags/webmin-changelog/Release Notes
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-38303?
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 a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38303?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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