CVE-2021-32161 Cross-site scripting in n/a
An attacker can execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser via the Webmin File Manager, potentially leading to session hijacking or account takeover.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-32161?
CVE-2021-32161 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 11 Apr 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability exists in Webmin 1.973 through the File Manager feature.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-32161?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2021-32161?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-32161 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-2021-32161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-32161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9gpc-gfww-jmx2.