Security restrictions bypass in Webmin

1) Security restrictions bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU63506

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: N/A

CWE-ID: CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote users to bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified vulnerability in Webmin. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions.

The vendor recommends to upgrade ASAP all systems with less-privileged Webmin users.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Webmin: 1.000 - 1.991

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.00:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
• cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.0.20:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://www.webmin.com/index.html#1.993

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.