Cross-site scripting in Webmin
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Network
- Privileges required
- None
- User interaction
- Required
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Cross-site scripting
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- Low · Low · None
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CISA ADP. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-79.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Partial
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webmin | Webmin | before 1.970 | 1.970 | Patch available | CNA |
| Webmin | Usermin | before 1.820 | 1.820 | Patch available | CNA |
Remediation
- Fix · CNA Webmin (Webmin) Fixed in 1.970
- Fix · CNA Usermin (Webmin) Fixed in 1.820
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2024-36453
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-w2jv-599h-mr48
References
More Webmin Usermin vulnerabilities
- TI-2015-01866 Code injection in Usermin CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.9
- TI-2022-15852 Usermin through 1.850 allows a remote authenticated user to execute OS commands via… CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2024-29985 A discrepancy in error messages for invalid login attempts in Webmin Usermin v2.100… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 5.3
- TI-2014-03157 Usermin before 1.600 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary operating-system… CVSS 2.0MEDIUM 6.8
- TI-2016-04240 Multiple cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities in (1) filter/save_forward.cgi, (2)… CVSS 3.0MEDIUM 6.1
- TI-2023-21771 A Reflected Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the file manager tab in Usermin… CVSS 3.1MEDIUM 6.1
Sources
- CVE-2024-36453 · CVE Program
- CVE-2024-36453 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-w2jv-599h-mr48 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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