Webmin CGI Command Injection Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected installations of Webmin. Authentication is required to exploit this vulnerability.
The specific flaw exists within the handling of CGI requests. The issue results from the lack of proper validation of a user-supplied string before using it to execute a system call. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute code in the context of root. Was ZDI-CAN-22346.
References
| Link | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/webmin/authentic-theme/commit/61e5b10227b50407e3c6ac494ffbd4385d1b59df | Patch |
| https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1725/ | Third Party Advisory |
Configurations
History
14 Aug 2025, 18:41
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| CVSS |
v2 : v3 : |
v2 : unknown
v3 : 8.8 |
| References | () https://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-24-1725/ - Third Party Advisory | |
| References | () https://github.com/webmin/authentic-theme/commit/61e5b10227b50407e3c6ac494ffbd4385d1b59df - Patch | |
| CPE | cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:2.104:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | |
| First Time |
Webmin webmin
Webmin |
30 Dec 2024, 17:15
| Type | Values Removed | Values Added |
|---|---|---|
| New CVE |
Information
Published : 2024-12-30 17:15
Updated : 2025-08-14 18:41
NVD link : CVE-2024-12828
Mitre link : CVE-2024-12828
JSON object : View
Products Affected
webmin
- webmin
CWE
CWE-78
Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')