CVE-2019-15107: Webmin Command Injection Vulnerability

Published Aug 16, 2019
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Updated

An issue was discovered in Webmin <=1.920. The parameter old in passwordchange.cgi contains a command injection vulnerability.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in Webmin. The parameter old in passwordchange.cgi contains a command injection vulnerability.

CISA

Affected Software

2 affected components
webmin webmin<=1.920
webmin webmin

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Configuration

    Disable or remove the password_change.cgi handler (which processes the 'old' parameter) to prevent exploitation of the command injection until an official fix is available.

    Webmin (password_change.cgi) password_change.cgi access = disabled
  2. Compensating control

    Restrict access to the Webmin management interface to trusted IPs (firewall/ACL) and/or place Webmin behind a VPN or jump-host until a patch or fixed version addressing the vulnerability in password_change.cgi is available.

Event History

Aug 16, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:44 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:44 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 25, 2022
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
Known Ransomware
via CISA·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via CISA·12:00 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
May 12, 58359
Event
12:53 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2019-15107?

CVE-2019-15107 is a vulnerability in Webmin <=1.920 that allows for command injection.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2019-15107?

CVE-2019-15107 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

How does CVE-2019-15107 affect Webmin?

CVE-2019-15107 affects Webmin versions up to 1.920.

4

What is the CWE classification for CVE-2019-15107?

CVE-2019-15107 has the CWE classification of CWE-77 and CWE-78.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2019-15107?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2019-15107 at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].

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