Webmin 0.91 edit_action.cgi path traversal

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Webmin 0.91. This affects an unknown function of the file edit_action.cgi. Performing a manipulation results in path traversal. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2001-1196. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Webmin 0.91 (Software Management Software). This affects some unknown processing of the file edit_action.cgi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a path traversal vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-22. The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

Directory traversal vulnerability in edit_action.cgi of Webmin Directory 0.91 allows attackers to gain privileges via a .. (dot dot) in the argument.

The weakness was released 12/17/2001 by A. Ramos (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at securityfocus.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2001-1196. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details and a public exploit are known. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1006 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11748 (Multiple Dangerous CGI Script Detection), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CGI abuses and running in the context r. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 11887 (Webmin prior to 1.500 Multiple Vulnerabilities).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 2202.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7711), Exploit-DB (21183), Tenable (11748), SecurityFocus (BID 3698†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-3832†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-14266, VDB-14277, VDB-14828 and VDB-15062. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Path traversal
CWE: CWE-22
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 11748
Nessus Name: Multiple Dangerous CGI Script Detection
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 2202
Snort Message: SERVER-WEBAPP Webmin Directory edit_action.cgi access
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: securityfocus.com⛔
Researcher: A. Ramos
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-1196 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-1196
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17751
X-Force: 7711
SecurityFocus: 3698 - Webmin Directory Traversal Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 3832 - Webmin edit_action.cgi Directory Traversal, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 11:43
Updated: 01/12/2025 23:46
Changes: 07/11/2014 11:43 (69), 05/20/2019 08:55 (3), 08/09/2024 22:02 (25), 01/12/2025 23:46 (4)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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