CVE-2025-61541

Name: CVE-2025-61541
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-10-16T15:15:34.713+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 0.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-61541 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Webmin 2.510 is vulnerable to a Host Header Injection in the password reset functionality (forgot_send.cgi). The reset link sent to users is constructed using the HTTP Host header via get_webmin_email_url(). EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Webmin 2.510 is vulnerable to a Host Header Injection in the password reset functionality (forgot_send.cgi). The reset link sent to users is constructed using the HTTP Host header via get_webmin_email_url(). An attacker can manipulate the Host header to inject a malicious domain into the reset email. If a victim follows the poisoned link, the attacker can intercept the reset token and gain full control of the target account.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.42%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	2.510

References

http://www.webmin.com/Release Notes
https://github.com/bugdotexe/Vulnerability-Research/tree/main/CVE-2025-61541Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/webmin/webminProduct

Timeline

Published: Oct 16, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-61541?

How severe is CVE-2025-61541?

CVE-2025-61541 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-61541?

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