CVE-2026-49102
CWE-79Published: May 27, 2026· Updated: May 27, 2026
Official Description
Webmin before 2.640 allows mailboxes/detach.cgi XSS via an SVG document attachment that is viewed in the mailboxes component, because image/svg+xml is used instead of a safe type (e.g., text/plain).
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-49102 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-79): Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerabilities allow attackers to inject malicious scripts into web pages viewed by other users.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploit & PoC Resources
All References (2)
Quick Facts
Related CVEs (CWE-79)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2026-49102 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts