CVE-2024-36453 Cross-site scripting in Usermin
Attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in user browsers via Webmin or Usermin, potentially stealing credentials or altering pages.
- 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-2024-36453?
CVE-2024-36453 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 10 Jul 2024. 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
Cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in session_login.cgi of Webmin versions prior to 1.970 and Usermin versions prior to 1.820. If this vulnerability is exploited, an arbitrary script may be executed on the web browser of the user who accessed the website using the product. As a result, a webpage may be altered or sensitive information such as a credential may be disclosed.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-36453?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Webmin Usermin, Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2024-36453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-36453 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-2024-36453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-36453 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
- CVE-2015-2079 Code injection in Usermin
- CVE-2022-35132 Command injection in n/a
- CVE-2014-3883 Usermin before 1.600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating-system commands via unspecified vectors related to a user action.
- CVE-2023-41162 Cross-site scripting in n/a
- CVE-2022-36880 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w2jv-599h-mr48.