CVE-2018-8712 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in Webmin 1.840 and 1.880 when the default Yes setting of "Can view any file as a log file" is enabled. As a result of weak default configuration settings, limited users have full access rights to the underlying Unix system files, allowing the user to read sensitive data from the local system (using Local File Include) such as the '/etc/shadow' file via a "GET /syslog/save_log.cgi?view=1&file=/etc/shadow" request.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Webmin	Webmin	1.840

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/webmin-1-840-1-880-unIssue Tracking
https://www.7elements.co.uk/resources/technical-advisories/webmin-1-840-1-880-unIssue Tracking

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8712?

CVE-2018-8712 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). An issue was discovered in Webmin 1.840 and 1.880 when the default Yes setting of "Can view any file as a log file" is enabled. As a result of weak default configuration settings, limited users have f...

How severe is CVE-2018-8712?

CVE-2018-8712 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8712?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webmin Webmin.