Vulnerability Details : CVE-2022-3844
A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Webmin 2.001. Affected is an unknown function of the file xterm/index.cgi. The manipulation leads to basic cross site scripting. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Upgrading to version 2.003 is able to address this issue. The patch is identified as d3d33af3c0c3fd3a889c84e287a038b7a457d811. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. VDB-212862 is the identifier assigned to this vulnerability.
Vulnerability category: Cross site scripting (XSS)
Products affected by CVE-2022-3844
- cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:2.001:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2022-3844
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 18 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2022-3844
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.0
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2.9
|
VulDB | |
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3.5
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LOW | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
2.1
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1.4
|
VulDB | |
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3.5
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LOW | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
2.1
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1.4
|
VulDB | |
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6.1
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N |
2.8
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2.7
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NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2022-3844
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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.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product receives input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special characters such as "<", ">", and "&" that could be interpreted as web-scripting elements when they are sent to a downstream component that processes web pages.Assigned by: cna@vuldb.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2022-3844
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https://github.com/webmin/webmin/releases/tag/2.003
Release 2.003 · webmin/webmin · GitHubRelease Notes
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https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/d3d33af3c0c3fd3a889c84e287a038b7a457d811
Clean up code and prevent HTML attacks on untrusted inputs · webmin/webmin@d3d33af · GitHubPatch
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https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.212862
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://vuldb.com/?id.212862
CVE-2022-3844 | Webmin index.cgi cross site scriptingPermissions Required;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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