CVE-2022-0824

Name: CVE-2022-0824
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-03-02T12:15:07.777+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 96.98%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2022-0824 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper Access Control to Remote Code Execution in GitHub repository webmin/webmin prior to 1.990.. EPSS estimates a 96.98% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper Access Control to Remote Code Execution in GitHub repository webmin/webmin prior to 1.990.

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

96.98%

99.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	< 1.990

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166240/Webmin-1.984-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169700/Webmin-1.984-File-Manager-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/39ea464f0c40b325decd6a5bfb7833fa4a142e38Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/d0049a96-de90-4b1a-9111-94de1044f295Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://notes.netbytesec.com/2022/03/webmin-broken-access-control-to-post-auth-rce.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166240/Webmin-1.984-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/169700/Webmin-1.984-File-Manager-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/39ea464f0c40b325decd6a5bfb7833fa4a142e38Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://huntr.dev/bounties/d0049a96-de90-4b1a-9111-94de1044f295Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://notes.netbytesec.com/2022/03/webmin-broken-access-control-to-post-auth-rce.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 2, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2022-0824?

Improper Access Control to Remote Code Execution in GitHub repository webmin/webmin prior to 1.990.

How severe is CVE-2022-0824?

CVE-2022-0824 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 96.98% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2022-0824?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2022-0824?

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Source: NVD / NIST