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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2022-36880
CVE-2022-36880:
Webmin vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Read Mail module in Webmin 1.995 and Usermin through 1.850 allows Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) via a crafted HTML e-mail message (Webmin Security, CVE Mitre). The vulnerability was discovered and disclosed in June 2022.
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in the Read Mail module's handling of HTML email messages. When a maliciously crafted HTML email is opened, it can execute arbitrary web scripts within the context of the user's browser, potentially leading to the capture of browser cookies (Webmin Security).
Impact
If successfully exploited, the vulnerability could allow attackers to execute arbitrary scripts in the victim's browser when opening a crafted HTML email. This could lead to session hijacking through cookie theft and potentially compromise the user's Webmin session (Webmin Security).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in versions after Webmin 1.995 and Usermin 1.850. Users should upgrade to the latest version to protect against this vulnerability. The fix addresses the HTML handling in the Read Mail module to prevent execution of malicious scripts (Webmin Security).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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