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3.6

Webmin 0.92 web UI lets local users run scripts

CVE-2002-1673 · published 23 years ago
Summary

The Webmin 0.92 web interface does not correctly filter or escape script code shown in files, so a user who has local access can inject malicious JavaScript into things like the password file view. This could let that user run unwanted scripts in the browser and potentially steal session cookies. Apply the latest Webmin update or patch to fix the input handling, and restrict local account access to the Webmin server.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
webmin webmin 0.1
0.2
0.3
0.4
0.5
0.6
0.7
0.21
0.22
0.31
0.41
0.42
13 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The web interface for Webmin 0.92 does not properly quote or filter script code in files that are displayed to the interface, which allows local users to execute script and possibly steal cookies b...
The web interface for Webmin 0.92 does not properly quote or filter script code in files that are displayed to the interface, which allows local users to execute script and possibly steal cookies by inserting the script into certain files or fields, such as a real user name entry in the passwd file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.6 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Timeline
Published31 Dec 2002
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-1673 · NVD
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