Webmin 1.840 acl/save_user.cgi Name cross site scripting

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Webmin 1.840. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file acl/save_user.cgi. The manipulation of the argument Name results in cross site scripting. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-9313. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in Webmin 1.840 (Software Management Software). Affected is an unknown part of the file acl/save_user.cgi. The manipulation of the argument name with an unknown input leads to a cross site scripting vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-79. 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. This is going to have an impact on integrity.

The bug was discovered 10/16/2017. The weakness was presented 07/02/2017 by Andy Tan (Website). The advisory is shared for download at seclists.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2017-9313 since 05/30/2017. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.007.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 16 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 108559 (Webmin < 1.850 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses : XSS and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 87361 (Webmin Multiple Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading to version 1.850 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (108559), SecurityFocus (BID 99373†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1038814†). See VDB-103006 and VDB-103007 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Cross site scripting
CWE: CWE-79 / CWE-94 / CWE-74
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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 108559
Nessus Name: Webmin < 1.850 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 100891
OpenVAS Name: Webmin Multiple XSS Vulnerabilities - July17 (Windows)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Webmin 1.850
Patch: github.com

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10/16/2017 +104 days 🔍
03/22/2018 +157 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: a330e913ee099cb9c586ce1b9267647fc566c1ab
Researcher: Andy Tan
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2017-9313 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-9313
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-103008
SecurityFocus: 99373 - Webmin CVE-2017-9313 Multiple Cross Site Scripting Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1038814

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/04/2017 09:15
Updated: 12/09/2022 16:00
Changes: 07/04/2017 09:15 (81), 10/22/2019 06:52 (4), 12/30/2020 13:31 (2), 12/09/2022 16:00 (4)
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