CVE-2001-1074: Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web se...

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CVE-2001-1074 affects Webmin 0.84 and earlier. After a Webmin server restart, authentication data could remain exposed in an environment variable visible to CGI programs. On affected systems, a local user could potentially use that leaked information to gain higher privileges. Exposure is most likely on legacy Unix/Linux systems still running Webmin 0.84 or earlier with CGI programs enabled. Modern systems are unlikely to be affected unless they retain very old Webmin packages or unsupported vendor distributions. Prioritize remediation if any legacy Webmin host remains in production. The issue can expose authentication material and enable local privilege gain, but the likely asset population should be small because the affected software is from 2001. Mitigation focus: Identify and remove Webmin 0.84 or earlier installations.; Upgrade Webmin using vendor-supported packages or current vendor guidance.; Disable unnecessary CGI programs on affected hosts..

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Jul 1, 2026, 06:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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