CVE-2023-43309 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Attackers can inject malicious scripts into Webmin's Cluster Cron Job tab, potentially executing code or taking over accounts.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2023-43309?
CVE-2023-43309 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 21 Sep 2023. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
There is a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in Webmin 2.002 and below via the Cluster Cron Job tab Input field, which allows attackers to run malicious scripts by injecting a specially crafted payload.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-43309?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2023-43309?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-43309 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-2023-43309 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-43309 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hhqv-xv6j-vjp6.