CVE-2025-61541: High severity Webmin Webmin vulnerability
Webmin 2.510 is vulnerable to a Host Header Injection in the password reset functionality (forgotsend.cgi). The reset link sent to users is constructed using the HTTP Host header via getwebminemailurl(). An attacker can manipulate the Host header to inject a malicious domain into the reset email. If a victim follows the poisoned link, the attacker can intercept the reset token and gain full control of the target account.
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What is the severity of CVE-2025-61541?
CVE-2025-61541 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its exploitability in the password reset functionality.
How do I fix CVE-2025-61541?
To mitigate CVE-2025-61541, update to the latest version of Webmin that addresses this vulnerability.
How does CVE-2025-61541 impact users of Webmin?
CVE-2025-61541 allows attackers to manipulate the Host header, potentially leading to phishing attacks through malicious reset links.
Who is affected by CVE-2025-61541?
CVE-2025-61541 affects all users of Webmin version 2.510.
What specific functionality is vulnerable in CVE-2025-61541?
CVE-2025-61541 affects the password reset functionality, specifically the process that generates reset emails using the Host header.