CVE-2024-36453: webmin usermin Cross-site Scripting

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2024-36453 is a medium (CVSS 6.1) Cross-site Scripting vulnerability in webmin usermin. EPSS estimates a 0.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 32.7% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 10-07-2024
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 06-11-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-79Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting')The product does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes user-controllable input before it is placed in output that is used as a web page that is served to other users.