CVE-2006-3274: Medium severity webmin webmin vulnerability

Published Jun 28, 2006
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Updated

Directory traversal vulnerability in Webmin before 1.280, when run on Windows, allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via \ (backslash) characters in the URL to certain directories under the web root, such as the image directory.

Affected Software

5 affected components
webmin webmin=1.2.50
webmin webmin=1.2.30
webmin webmin=1.2.60
webmin webmin=1.2.40
webmin webmin<=1.2.70

Event History

Jun 28, 2006
CVE Published
10:05 PM
Jun 29, 2006
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2006-3274?

CVE-2006-3274 is categorized as a medium-severity vulnerability due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2006-3274?

To fix CVE-2006-3274, update Webmin to version 1.280 or later, where the vulnerability is patched.

3

What versions of Webmin are affected by CVE-2006-3274?

CVE-2006-3274 affects Webmin versions up to and including 1.270.

4

Can CVE-2006-3274 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2006-3274 can be exploited remotely by attackers using specially crafted URLs.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2006-3274?

CVE-2006-3274 is a directory traversal vulnerability that allows attackers to read arbitrary files on the server.

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