CVE-2021-31762
HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 8.78%
Last modified
CVE-2021-31762 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Webmin 1.973 is affected by Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) to create a privileged user through Webmin's add users feature, and then get a reverse shell through Webmin's running process feature.. EPSS estimates a 8.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Webmin 1.973 is affected by Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) to create a privileged user through Webmin's add users feature, and then get a reverse shell through Webmin's running process feature.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webmin | Webmin | 1.973 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163492/Webmin-1.973-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/Mesh3l911/CVE-2021-31762Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/electronicbots/CVE-2021-31762Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webminProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/qCvEXwyaF5UExploit, Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163492/Webmin-1.973-Cross-Site-Request-Forgery.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/Mesh3l911/CVE-2021-31762Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/electronicbots/CVE-2021-31762Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webminProduct, Third Party Advisory
- https://youtu.be/qCvEXwyaF5UExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-31762?
Webmin 1.973 is affected by Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF) to create a privileged user through Webmin's add users feature, and then get a reverse shell through Webmin's running process feature.
How severe is CVE-2021-31762?
CVE-2021-31762 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-31762?
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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