CVE-2023-38308 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious JavaScript via crafted URLs in Webmin's HTTP Tunnel, executing code in victims' browsers.
- 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-2023-38308?
CVE-2023-38308 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 31 Jul 2023. 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
An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.021. A Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the HTTP Tunnel functionality when handling third-party domain URLs. By providing a crafted URL from a third-party domain, an attacker can inject malicious code. leading to the execution of arbitrary JavaScript code within the context of the victim's browser.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38308?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38308?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38308 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-2023-38308 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38308 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mw86-9j6v-q4x7.