Vulnerability identifier: #VU52555

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-31760

CWE-ID: CWE-352

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Webmin
Web applications / Remote management & hosting panels

Vendor: Webmin

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform cross-site request forgery attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of the HTTP request origin within the running process feature. A remote attacker can trick the victim to visit a specially crafted web page and perform arbitrary actions on behalf of the victim on the vulnerable website.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Webmin: 1.973

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External links
http://github.com/electronicbots/CVE-2021-31760
http://github.com/Mesh3l911/CVE-2021-31760
http://youtu.be/D45FN8QrzDo
http://github.com/webmin/webmin

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.