CVE-2024-36451: webmin (CVSS 8.8)

Description

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability exists in ajaxterm module of Webmin prior to 2.003. If this vulnerability is exploited, a console session may be hijacked by an unauthorized user. As a result, data within a system may be referred, a webpage may be altered, or a server may be permanently halted.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-280 CWE-280

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
webmin	webmin	< 2.003

References

Other References

https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN81442045/ https://webmin.com/ https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN81442045/ https://webmin.com/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-36451? +

Improper handling of insufficient permissions or privileges vulnerability exists in ajaxterm module of Webmin prior to 2.003. If this vulnerability is exploited, a console session may be hijacked by an unauthorized user. As a result, data within a system may be referred, a webpage may be altered, or a server may be permanently halted. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-36451? +

CVE-2024-36451 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-36451? +

CVE-2024-36451 affects products from webmin, specifically: webmin. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-36451? +

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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