CVE-2024-45692

Name: CVE-2024-45692
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2024-09-04T23:15:12.887+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-45692 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Webmin before 2.202 and Virtualmin before 7.20.2 allow a network traffic loop via spoofed UDP packets on port 10000.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webmin before 2.202 and Virtualmin before 7.20.2 allow a network traffic loop via spoofed UDP packets on port 10000.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.62%

45.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Virtualmin	Virtualmin	< 7.20.2
Webmin	Webmin	< 2.202

References

https://cispa.de/en/loop-dosTechnical Description
https://webmin.comProduct
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/09/04/1Mailing List

Timeline

Published: Sep 4, 2024
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-45692?

Webmin before 2.202 and Virtualmin before 7.20.2 allow a network traffic loop via spoofed UDP packets on port 10000.

How severe is CVE-2024-45692?

CVE-2024-45692 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-45692?

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-2024-45692?

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Source: NVD / NIST