HIGH

CVE-2019-12840

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

89.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

In Webmin through 1.910, any user authorized to the "Package Updates" module can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via the data parameter to update.cgi.

Technical details

Published
6/15/2019

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2019-12840?

In Webmin through 1.910, any user authorized to the "Package Updates" module can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via the data parameter to update.cgi.

Is CVE-2019-12840 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2019-12840 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 89.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2019-12840?

CVE-2019-12840 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2019-12840 affecting your environment?

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