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CVE-2023-40985

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.41%

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CVE-2023-40985 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.100. The File Manager functionality allows an attacker to exploit a Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.4/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.41%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WebminWebmin2.100

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-40985?
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.
How severe is CVE-2023-40985?
CVE-2023-40985 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-40985?
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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