Security restrictions bypass in Webmin - #VU343

 

Security restrictions bypass in Webmin - #VU343

Published: August 25, 2016 / Updated: November 22, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU343
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Webmin
Affected software:
Webmin

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to bypass certain security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to unspecified error in the new Authentic theme. A remote authenticated user can bypass certain security restrictions.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to bypass certain security restrictions.


Remediation

Update to the latest version 1.810:
http://www.webmin.com/download.html

Sources