Analyst readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
This is an old Webmin issue where versions 0.80 and 0.88 created temporary files with unsafe permissions. A local user on the server could abuse that weakness to run commands, with public references describing possible root compromise.
Executive priority
Prioritize remediation if any affected Webmin version remains in production. The issue is old, but command execution on administrative tooling can become business-critical on shared or neglected legacy servers.
Technical view
The vulnerable component is run.cgi in Webmin 0.80 and 0.88. It creates temporary files as world-writable, enabling local users to execute arbitrary commands. The supplied CVE data does not provide CVSS, CWE, patch details, or confirmed active exploitation.
Likely exposure
Exposure is likely limited to legacy systems still running Webmin 0.80 or 0.88, especially shared Unix/Linux hosts with local user accounts. The supplied sources do not identify other affected versions or products.
Exploitation context
The evidence supports local exploitation only: an attacker needs local user access on the host. CISA KEV status is false in the bundle, and no supplied source confirms current active exploitation.
Researcher notes
The supplied record is sparse: no CVSS vector, CWE, or remediation text is provided. Analysis should stay scoped to Webmin 0.80 and 0.88 and local user command execution unless additional vendor evidence expands affected versions or fixes.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory hosts for Webmin 0.80 and 0.88.
- Upgrade or retire affected Webmin versions using vendor guidance.
- Restrict local user access on affected hosts until resolved.
- Review vendor advisories before applying any specific workaround.
Validation and detection
- Check installed Webmin versions across server inventories.
- Confirm whether run.cgi exists on affected deployments.
- Review temporary directories for unsafe Webmin-created files.
- Audit local accounts and administrative command logs for anomalies.
Public sources used
Based on public source material and reviewed before publication.
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- Unknown
- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
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CVSS and timeline data
No CVSS vectors or timeline events were available in the normalized CVE source material.
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 20011022 Webmin 0.88 temporary insecure file creation, root compromiseCVE reference · mailing-list, x_refsource_VULNWATCH
- http://www.securiteam.com/unixfocus/6R00M0K2UC.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
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