CVE-2019-15641 XML external entity in n/a

Medium 6.5 Published 26 Aug 2019 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit XML External Entity vulnerabilities in Webmin's xmlrpc.cgi to read files or execute code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2019-15641?

CVE-2019-15641 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmin Webmin, published on 26 Aug 2019. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

xmlrpc.cgi in Webmin through 1.930 allows authenticated XXE attacks. By default, only root, admin, and sysadm can access xmlrpc.cgi.

Weakness: CWE-611

Which versions are affected by CVE-2019-15641?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Webmin Webmin.

How do I fix CVE-2019-15641?

No fix has been published for CVE-2019-15641 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2019-15641 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2019-15641 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-vx84-5fhg-pf9v.