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CVE-2017-17089

custom/run.cgi in Webmin before 1.870 allows remote authenticated administrators to conduct XSS attacks via the description field in the custom command functionality.

Severity
Medium 4.8
Published
30 Dec 2017
Last changed
17 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.8% in the next 30 daysHigher than 58% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 11 Nov 2026
Weakness
Cross-site scripting (CWE-79)
Attack
Over the network · Needs an administrator account · Needs someone to click or open something
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WebminServers and applications · cpe:a:webmin:webmin
  • Every version up to 1.860

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17089
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-17089