CVE-2014-3886 Cross-site scripting in n/a

Low 2.6 Published 20 Jul 2014 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can inject arbitrary web script or HTML into Webmin if referrer checking is disabled, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not stated
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2014-3886?

CVE-2014-3886 is a low-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 20 Jul 2014. It can be exploited over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin before 1.690, when referrer checking is disabled, allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via unspecified vectors. NOTE: this might overlap CVE-2014-3924.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2014-3886?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webmin Webmin.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3886?

No fix has been published for CVE-2014-3886 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2014-3886 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2014-3886 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-hff3-r5mq-ph8h.