CVE-2019-15642

Name: CVE-2019-15642
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2019-08-26T18:15:12.983+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 38.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2019-15642 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. rpc.cgi in Webmin through 1.920 allows authenticated Remote Code Execution via a crafted object name because unserialise_variable makes an eval call. NOTE: the Webmin_Servers_Index documentation states "RPC can be used to run any command or modify any file on a server, which is why access to it must not be granted to un-trusted Webmin users.". EPSS estimates a 38.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

rpc.cgi in Webmin through 1.920 allows authenticated Remote Code Execution via a crafted object name because unserialise_variable makes an eval call. NOTE: the Webmin_Servers_Index documentation states "RPC can be used to run any command or modify any file on a server, which is why access to it must not be granted to un-trusted Webmin users."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

38.04%

98.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-94

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	<= 1.920

References

https://doxfer.webmin.com/Webmin/Webmin_Servers_IndexVendor Advisory
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/blob/ab5e00e41ea1ecc1e24b8f8693f3495a0abb1aed/rpc.cgi#L26-L37Patch
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/df8a43fb4bdc9c858874f72773bcba597ae9432cPatch
https://www.calypt.com/blog/index.php/authenticated-rce-on-webmin/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://doxfer.webmin.com/Webmin/Webmin_Servers_IndexVendor Advisory
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/blob/ab5e00e41ea1ecc1e24b8f8693f3495a0abb1aed/rpc.cgi#L26-L37Patch
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/df8a43fb4bdc9c858874f72773bcba597ae9432cPatch
https://www.calypt.com/blog/index.php/authenticated-rce-on-webmin/Exploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 26, 2019
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-15642?

How severe is CVE-2019-15642?

Severity scoring for CVE-2019-15642 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 38.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15642?

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