Vulnerability Description
Webmin through 1.991, when the Authentic theme is used, allows remote code execution when a user has been manually created (i.e., not created in Virtualmin or Cloudmin). This occurs because settings-editor_write.cgi does not properly restrict the file parameter.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Webmin | Webmin | <= 1.991 |
References
- https://github.com/esp0xdeadbeef/rce_webminExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/esp0xdeadbeef/rce_webmin/blob/main/exploit.pyExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/authentic-theme/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/6a2334bf8b27d55c7edf0b2825cd14f3f8a69d4dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/issues/1635Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://webmin.com/changes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1483029790ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/esp0xdeadbeef/rce_webminExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/esp0xdeadbeef/rce_webmin/blob/main/exploit.pyExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/authentic-theme/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/6a2334bf8b27d55c7edf0b2825cd14f3f8a69d4dPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/issues/1635Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/releasesRelease NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://webmin.com/changes.htmlRelease NotesVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-30708?
CVE-2022-30708 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Webmin through 1.991, when the Authentic theme is used, allows remote code execution when a user has been manually created (i.e., not created in Virtualmin or Cloudmin). This occurs because settings-e...
How severe is CVE-2022-30708?
CVE-2022-30708 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-30708?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Webmin Webmin.