CVE-2017-15646

Name: CVE-2017-15646
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-19T22:29:00.323+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.81%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15646 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Webmin before 1.860 has XSS with resultant remote code execution. Under the 'Others/File Manager' menu, there is a 'Download from remote URL' option to download a file from a remote server. EPSS estimates a 4.81% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webmin before 1.860 has XSS with resultant remote code execution. Under the 'Others/File Manager' menu, there is a 'Download from remote URL' option to download a file from a remote server. After setting up a malicious server, one can wait for a file download request and then send an XSS payload that will lead to Remote Code Execution, as demonstrated by an OS command in the value attribute of a name='cmd' input element.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.81%

90.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-79

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	<= 1.850

References

http://www.webmin.com/changes.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.webmin.com/security.htmlVendor Advisory
https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3430Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/0c58892732ee7610a7abba5507614366d382c9c9Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.webmin.com/changes.htmlRelease Notes, Vendor Advisory
http://www.webmin.com/security.htmlVendor Advisory
https://blogs.securiteam.com/index.php/archives/3430Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/0c58892732ee7610a7abba5507614366d382c9c9Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 19, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15646?

How severe is CVE-2017-15646?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15646 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.81% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15646?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST