CVE-2015-2079

CRITICAL

Published Apr 28, 2025 Modified May 14, 2025 CWE-96 CWE-94

Description

Usermin 0.980 through 1.x before 1.660 allows uconfig_save.cgi sig_file_free remote code execution because it uses the two argument (not three argument) form of Perl open.

CVSS v3.1 Score

9.9

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-96 CWE-96

CWE-94 CWE-94

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
webmin	usermin	0.980 — 1.660

References

Exploits

https://code-white.com/blog/2015-05-cve-2015-2079-rce-usermin/

Other References

https://code-white.com/public-vulnerability-list/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-2079? +

Usermin 0.980 through 1.x before 1.660 allows uconfig_save.cgi sig_file_free remote code execution because it uses the two argument (not three argument) form of Perl open. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.9 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2015-2079? +

CVE-2015-2079 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 9.9 out of 10, rated CRITICAL. This is a critical vulnerability that should be patched immediately.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-2079? +

CVE-2015-2079 affects products from webmin, specifically: usermin. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2015-2079? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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