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CVE-2015-2079

Webmin Usermin remote code execution

9.9 CRITICALEPSS 1.54%
  1. Published28 Apr 2025

Description

Usermin 0.980 through 1.x before 1.660 allows uconfig_save.cgi sig_file_free remote code execution because it uses the two argument (not three argument) form of Perl open.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Webmin Usermin≥ 0.980 < 1.660

Remediation

Fixed in
Webmin Usermin≥ 1.660

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2015-2079 being actively exploited?

CVE-2015-2079 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.54%.

How severe is CVE-2015-2079?

CVE-2015-2079 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.9, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.54% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2015-2079?

Affected products include Webmin Usermin.

How do I fix CVE-2015-2079?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Webmin Usermin 1.660 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.