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9.3

Webmin RPC module enables remote file access and command execution

CVE-2002-2360 · published 23 years ago
Summary

If Webmin is installed without administrator rights, its RPC feature can be tricked into reading or changing any file and running commands on the server. This could let an outsider steal data or take control of the system. Upgrade Webmin to a version that fixes this issue or reinstall it with proper admin privileges.

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 0.21
0.22
0.31
0.41
0.42
0.51
0.76
0.77
0.78
0.79
0.80
0.85
10 more version ranges
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.21:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
The RPC module in Webmin 0.21 through 0.99, when installed without root or admin privileges, allows remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files and execute arbitrary commands via remote_f...
The RPC module in Webmin 0.21 through 0.99, when installed without root or admin privileges, allows remote attackers to read and write to arbitrary files and execute arbitrary commands via remote_foreign_require and remote_foreign_call requests.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
9.3 Critical
Exploitation
4% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published31 Dec 2002
Updated22 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2002-2360 · NVD
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