CVE-2026-22678

MEDIUMCVSS 5.4/10EPSS 0.17%

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CVE-2026-22678 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.4/10 on the CVSS scale. Webmin before 2.641 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the email template description field of the System and Server Status module that allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser context of administrators by injecting unsanitized input stored in save_tmpl.cgi and rendered unescaped in list_tmpls.cgi.. EPSS estimates a 0.17% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webmin before 2.641 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the email template description field of the System and Server Status module that allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser context of administrators by injecting unsanitized input stored in save_tmpl.cgi and rendered unescaped in list_tmpls.cgi.

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Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
WebminWebmin< 2.641

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Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2026-22678?
Webmin before 2.641 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the email template description field of the System and Server Status module that allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser context of administrators by injecting unsanitized input stored in save_tmpl.cgi and rendered unescaped in list_tmpls.cgi.
How severe is CVE-2026-22678?
CVE-2026-22678 has a CVSS score of 5.4/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.17% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-22678?
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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Source: NVD / NIST