CVE-2023-52046 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via XSS in the Webmin cron job input field, requiring an upgrade to secure the server.
- 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-2023-52046?
CVE-2023-52046 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 25 Jan 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Cross Site Scripting vulnerability (XSS) in webmin v.2.105 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the "Execute cron job as" tab Input field.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-52046?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52046?
No fix has been published for CVE-2023-52046 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-2023-52046 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2023-52046 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mw6w-j49q-q324.