CVE-2020-35606

Name: CVE-2020-35606
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-21T20:15:12.617+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 28.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-35606 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Arbitrary command execution can occur in Webmin through 1.962. Any user authorized for the Package Updates module can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via vectors involving %0A and %0C. EPSS estimates a 28.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Arbitrary command execution can occur in Webmin through 1.962. Any user authorized for the Package Updates module can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via vectors involving %0A and %0C. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-12840.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

28.05%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-78

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	<= 1.962

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160676/Webmin-1.962-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49318Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.pentest.com.tr/exploits/Webmin-1962-PU-Escape-Bypass-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.webmin.com/download.htmlProduct
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160676/Webmin-1.962-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49318Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://www.pentest.com.tr/exploits/Webmin-1962-PU-Escape-Bypass-Remote-Command-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://www.webmin.com/download.htmlProduct

Timeline

Published: Dec 21, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-35606?

How severe is CVE-2020-35606?

CVE-2020-35606 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 28.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-35606?

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