Exploited
CWE
209
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-44762

First published: Wed Oct 16 2024(Updated: )

A discrepancy in error messages for invalid login attempts in Webmin Usermin v2.100 allows attackers to enumerate valid user accounts.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Usermin

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-44762?

    CVE-2024-44762 is considered a medium severity vulnerability as it allows attackers to enumerate valid user accounts.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-44762?

    To fix CVE-2024-44762, update to the latest version of Webmin Usermin that addresses this error message discrepancy.

  • How does CVE-2024-44762 affect Webmin Usermin?

    CVE-2024-44762 affects Webmin Usermin by allowing attackers to exploit incorrect error messages to discover valid user accounts.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-44762?

    All users of Webmin Usermin v2.100 are affected by CVE-2024-44762 due to the enumeration issue.

  • What can attackers do with CVE-2024-44762?

    Attackers can use CVE-2024-44762 to enumerate valid user accounts, potentially leading to further attacks on the system.

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