CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2002-2360

First published: Tue Dec 31 2002(Updated: )

The RPC module in Webmin 0.21 through 0.99, when installed without root or admin privileges, allows remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files and execute arbitrary commands via remote_foreign_require and remote_foreign_call requests.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Webmin=0.22
Webmin=0.990
Webmin=0.88
Webmin=0.960
Webmin=0.51
Webmin=0.93
Webmin=0.31
Webmin=0.42
Webmin=0.92
Webmin=0.78
Webmin=0.21
Webmin=0.77
Webmin=0.85
Webmin=0.41
Webmin=0.94
Webmin=0.950
Webmin=0.980
Webmin=0.970
Webmin=0.79
Webmin=0.76
Webmin=0.91
Webmin=0.80

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2002-2360?

    CVE-2002-2360 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access and command execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2002-2360?

    To fix CVE-2002-2360, ensure that Webmin is installed with proper root or admin privileges and update to the latest version to mitigate the vulnerability.

  • What versions are affected by CVE-2002-2360?

    CVE-2002-2360 affects Webmin versions from 0.21 to 0.99, specifically those with improper RPC module configurations.

  • What are the consequences of CVE-2002-2360?

    The consequences of CVE-2002-2360 include the ability for remote attackers to read and write arbitrary files and execute commands on the server.

  • How can I check if my Webmin installation is vulnerable to CVE-2002-2360?

    You can check for CVE-2002-2360 vulnerability by reviewing your Webmin version and ensuring it is not within the affected range of 0.21 to 0.99 without appropriate configurations.

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