CVE-2002-2360 Missing authorization in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary commands and read/write files in Webmin when installed without root privileges due to missing authorization checks.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2002-2360?
CVE-2002-2360 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 29 Oct 2007. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-2360?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Webmin Webmin.
How do I fix CVE-2002-2360?
No fix has been published for CVE-2002-2360 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2002-2360 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2002-2360 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Webmin Webmin
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7543-gmwj-3p3m.