CVE-2024-36451

Name: CVE-2024-36451
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-07-10T07:15:03.04+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.57%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-36451 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability exists in ajaxterm module of Webmin prior to 2.003. If this vulnerability is exploited, a console session may be hijacked by an unauthorized user. EPSS estimates a 0.57% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability exists in ajaxterm module of Webmin prior to 2.003. If this vulnerability is exploited, a console session may be hijacked by an unauthorized user. As a result, data within a system may be referred, a webpage may be altered, or a server may be permanently halted.

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

0.57%

42.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-280

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	< 2.003

References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN81442045/Third Party Advisory
https://webmin.com/Product
https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN81442045/Third Party Advisory
https://webmin.com/Product

Timeline

Published: Jul 10, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36451?

How severe is CVE-2024-36451?

CVE-2024-36451 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.57% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-36451?

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