CVE-2026-22678
Webmin < 2.641 Stored XSS via System and Server Status
Description
Webmin before 2.641 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the email template description field of the System and Server Status module that allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser context of administrators by injecting unsanitized input stored in save_tmpl.cgi and rendered unescaped in list_tmpls.cgi.
INFO
Published Date :
May 21, 2026, 10:16 p.m.
Last Modified :
May 26, 2026, 12:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | MITRE-CVE | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | 83251b91-4cc7-4094-a5c7-464a1b83ea10 | ||||
| CVSS 4.0 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Webmin to version 2.641 or later.
- Review and sanitize all user input for email templates.
- Ensure all rendered output is properly escaped.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-22678.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://webmin.com/changelog/webmin-2.641-released/ | Release Notes |
| https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webmin-stored-xss-via-system-and-server-status | Third Party Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 26, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Webmin before 2.641 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the email template description field of the System and Server Status module that allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting unsanitized input stored in save_tmpl.cgi and rendered unescaped in list_tmpls.cgi. Webmin before 2.641 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the email template description field of the System and Server Status module that allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary JavaScript in the browser context of administrators by injecting unsanitized input stored in save_tmpl.cgi and rendered unescaped in list_tmpls.cgi. -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
May. 22, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 2.641 Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://webmin.com/changelog/webmin-2.641-released/ Types: Release Notes Added Reference Type VulnCheck: https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webmin-stored-xss-via-system-and-server-status Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
May. 21, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description Webmin before 2.641 contains a stored cross-site scripting vulnerability in the email template description field of the System and Server Status module that allows low-privileged authenticated attackers to execute arbitrary commands by injecting unsanitized input stored in save_tmpl.cgi and rendered unescaped in list_tmpls.cgi. Added CVSS V4.0 AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:P/VC:N/VI:N/VA:N/SC:L/SI:L/SA:N/E:X/CR:X/IR:X/AR:X/MAV:X/MAC:X/MAT:X/MPR:X/MUI:X/MVC:X/MVI:X/MVA:X/MSC:X/MSI:X/MSA:X/S:X/AU:X/R:X/V:X/RE:X/U:X Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N Added CWE CWE-79 Added Reference https://webmin.com/changelog/webmin-2.641-released/ Added Reference https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/webmin-stored-xss-via-system-and-server-status