CVE-2019-15107

Name: CVE-2019-15107
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-16T03:15:11.387+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 99.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15107 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in Webmin <=1.920. The parameter old in password_change.cgi contains a command injection vulnerability.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 99.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in Webmin <=1.920. The parameter old in password_change.cgi contains a command injection vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

99.77%

100.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Exploitation Status

This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by Apr 15, 2022.

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	<= 1.920

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154141/Webmin-1.920-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154141/Webmin-Remote-Comman-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154197/Webmin-1.920-password_change.cgi-Backdoor.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154485/Webmin-1.920-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.pentest.com.tr/exploits/DEFCON-Webmin-1920-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.webmin.com/security.htmlVendor Advisory
https://attackerkb.com/topics/hxx3zmiCkR/webmin-password-change-cgi-command-injectionThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47230Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154141/Webmin-1.920-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154141/Webmin-Remote-Comman-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154197/Webmin-1.920-password_change.cgi-Backdoor.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/154485/Webmin-1.920-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.pentest.com.tr/exploits/DEFCON-Webmin-1920-Unauthenticated-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://www.webmin.com/security.htmlVendor Advisory
https://attackerkb.com/topics/hxx3zmiCkR/webmin-password-change-cgi-command-injectionThird Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/47230Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2019-15107US Government Resource

Timeline

Published: Aug 16, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15107?

An issue was discovered in Webmin <=1.920. The parameter old in password_change.cgi contains a command injection vulnerability.

How severe is CVE-2019-15107?

CVE-2019-15107 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 99.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15107?

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