CVE-2026-49243 Details
Description
Webmin is a web-based system administration tool for Unix-like servers. Prior to version 2.650, Webmin users who click on a malicious link to their server are vulnerable to this XSS vulnerability that could be used to execute attacker-controlled commands. This issue has been patched in version 2.650.
A reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability has been identified in Webmin, a web-based system administration tool for Unix-like servers. This issue affects Webmin versions prior to 2.650. The vulnerability allows users to be tricked into clicking on a malicious link, which could then be used to execute commands controlled by an attacker.
Users can upgrade to Webmin version 2.650 or later to address this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS 4.0 Severity and Vector Strings:
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No data available for CVSS Version 2.0 on this CVE.
Volerion
Assessed Sep 29, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Sep 29, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/2d016751399ed0f4159e72a6cbcd63694a84dabf | [email protected] | Source CodeVendor |
| https://github.com/webmin/webmin/releases/tag/2.650 | [email protected] | Release NotesVendor |
| https://github.com/webmin/webmin/security/advisories/GHSA-hv4w-p8jq-2rp5 | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-79 | Improper Neutralization of Input During Web Page Generation ('Cross-site Scripting') | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Webmin | < 2.642 |
CPE
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Change History
2 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Sep 29, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |