How severe is CVE-2023-52046?

CVE-2023-52046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.

Is CVE-2023-52046 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-52046?

CVE-2023-52046 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-52046?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2023-52046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2023-52046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56725.

When was CVE-2023-52046 published?

CVE-2023-52046 was published on 2024-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-52046

CVE-2023-52046 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-56725
Weakness: CWE-79
Affected product: Webmin
Published: 2024-01-25
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Cross Site Scripting vulnerability (XSS) in webmin v.2.105 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the "Execute cron job as" tab Input field.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-52046?: Cross Site Scripting vulnerability (XSS) in webmin v.2.105 and earlier allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code via a crafted payload to the "Execute cron job as" tab Input field.
How severe is CVE-2023-52046?: CVE-2023-52046 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.8, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2023-52046 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-52046?: CVE-2023-52046 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-52046?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2023-52046 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2023-52046 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-56725.
When was CVE-2023-52046 published?: CVE-2023-52046 was published on 2024-01-25 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://github.com/Acklee/webadmin_xss/blob/main/xss.md

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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