# CVE-2022-3844: Webmin index.cgi cross site scripting

- Severity: CVSS 3.5 (Low), CNA
- Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
- CISA SSVC: exploitation=none, automatable=no, technicalImpact=partial
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Fix: a fix or patch is referenced
- Published: 2022-11-02 · Updated: 2024-08-03

## Affected

- n/a Webmin: 2.001

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on n/a Webmin, apply the referenced fix per the references below.
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## References

- https://vuldb.com/?id.212862
- https://vuldb.com/?ctiid.212862
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/d3d33af3c0c3fd3a889c84e287a038b7a457d811
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/releases/tag/2.003

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