CVE-2023-38310 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject scripts into Webmin log settings, executing them when logs are viewed, potentially compromising administrator accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-38310?
CVE-2023-38310 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 31 Jul 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in Webmin 2.021. A Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability was discovered in the configuration settings of the system logs functionality. The vulnerability allows an attacker to store an XSS payload in the configuration settings of specific log files. This results in the execution of that payload whenever the affected log files are accessed.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38310?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2023-38310?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38310 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-2023-38310 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-38310 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q764-jv8v-4cxq.