CVE-2024-44762

Name: CVE-2024-44762
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-10-16T21:15:12.68+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 2.50%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-44762 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. A discrepancy in error messages for invalid login attempts in Webmin Usermin v2.100 allows attackers to enumerate valid user accounts.. EPSS estimates a 2.50% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A discrepancy in error messages for invalid login attempts in Webmin Usermin v2.100 allows attackers to enumerate valid user accounts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

5.3/10

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

EPSS Probability

2.50%

82.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-209

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Usermin	2.100

References

https://senscybersecurity.nl/cve-2024-44762-explained/Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-44762?

A discrepancy in error messages for invalid login attempts in Webmin Usermin v2.100 allows attackers to enumerate valid user accounts.

How severe is CVE-2024-44762?

CVE-2024-44762 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.50% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-44762?

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-2024-44762?

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Source: NVD / NIST