CVE-2022-30708: High severity webmin vulnerability

Published May 15, 2022
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Updated

Webmin through 1.991, when the Authentic theme is used, allows remote code execution when a user has been manually created (i.e., not created in Virtualmin or Cloudmin). This occurs because settings-editorwrite.cgi does not properly restrict the file parameter.

Affected Software

1 affected component
webmin webmin<=1.991

Event History

May 15, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:30 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2022-30708?

CVE-2022-30708 is a vulnerability in Webmin through version 1.991 that allows remote code execution.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2022-30708?

The severity of CVE-2022-30708 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

3

Which version of Webmin is affected by CVE-2022-30708?

Webmin versions up to and including 1.991 are affected by CVE-2022-30708.

4

How does CVE-2022-30708 allow remote code execution?

CVE-2022-30708 allows remote code execution when a user has been manually created in Webmin using the Authentic theme.

5

Is there a fix for CVE-2022-30708?

Yes, updating Webmin to a version beyond 1.991 can fix the CVE-2022-30708 vulnerability.

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