CVE-2023-52046: webmin Cross-site Scripting
CVSS: 4.8v3.1MediumModified
Published 25-01-2024Last modified 30-05-2025
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2023-52046 is a medium (CVSS 4.8) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in webmin. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 45.9% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
CVSS score
4.8/10
010
Medium · v3.1 (CVE.org)EPSS score
0.57%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits1github
Timeline
- 25-01-2024PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 30-05-2025Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
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.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 2 sources · 1 versionMedium 4.8Preferred score · CVE.org (CNA)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:NSourcesAll 2 agree
- NVDNIST4.8MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
EPSS trend
Probability
0.57%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
46%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 0.57% on 20-09-2026
20-09-202620-10-2026
EPSS score0.57%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
1 foundWebadmin Xss
Maturity: poc
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Webmin1 product
- webmin≤ 2.105
1 vendor · 1 product