CVE-2019-9624: High severity webmin vulnerability
Published Mar 7, 2019
·Updated
Webmin 1.900 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the "Java file manager" and "Upload and Download" privileges to upload a crafted .cgi file via the /updown/upload.cgi URI.
Affected Software
1 affected component
webmin webmin=1.900
Event History
Mar 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is CVE-2019-9624?
CVE-2019-9624 is a vulnerability in Webmin 1.900 that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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How does CVE-2019-9624 occur?
CVE-2019-9624 occurs when remote attackers leverage the "Java file manager" and "Upload and Download" privileges in Webmin 1.900 to upload a crafted .cgi file.
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What is the severity of CVE-2019-9624?
The severity of CVE-2019-9624 is rated as high, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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How can I fix CVE-2019-9624?
To fix CVE-2019-9624, it is recommended to update Webmin to a version that has patched the vulnerability.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-9624?
More information about CVE-2019-9624 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].