CVE-2022-36446
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 96.05%
Last modified
CVE-2022-36446 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. software/apt-lib.pl in Webmin before 1.997 lacks HTML escaping for a UI command.. EPSS estimates a 96.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
software/apt-lib.pl in Webmin before 1.997 lacks HTML escaping for a UI command.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webmin | Webmin | < 1.997 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167894/Webmin-1.996-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168049/Webmin-Package-Updates-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gist.github.com/emirpolatt/cf19d6c0128fa3e25ebb47e09243919bExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/13f7bf9621a82d93f1e9dbd838d1e22020221bdePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/compare/1.996...1.997Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50998Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167894/Webmin-1.996-Remote-Code-Execution.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/168049/Webmin-Package-Updates-Command-Injection.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://gist.github.com/emirpolatt/cf19d6c0128fa3e25ebb47e09243919bExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/13f7bf9621a82d93f1e9dbd838d1e22020221bdePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/compare/1.996...1.997Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50998Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-36446?
software/apt-lib.pl in Webmin before 1.997 lacks HTML escaping for a UI command.
How severe is CVE-2022-36446?
CVE-2022-36446 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 96.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36446?
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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