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CVE-2020-35606

HighPublished

Arbitrary command execution can occur in Webmin through 1.962. Any user authorized for the Package Updates module can execute arbitrary commands with root...

Published: Dec 21, 2020
Updated: Aug 4, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Dec 22, 2020

Primary CVSS

8.8/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 3.1

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

28.0%

Moderate · next 30 days

Percentile: 98.1%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Arbitrary command execution can occur in Webmin through 1.962. Any user authorized for the Package Updates module can execute arbitrary commands with root privileges via vectors involving %0A and %0C. NOTE: this issue exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2019-12840.

Sources

webminscanScanner
Webmin Exploit Scanner CVE-2020-35606 CVE-2019-12840
Webmin 1.962 - 'Package Updates' Escape Bypass RCE (Metasploit)Exploit
AkkuS · linux · Dec 22, 2020

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