CVE-2006-3392
MediumPublic exploitWebmin before 1.290 and Usermin before 1.220 calls the simplify_path function before decoding HTML, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated using "..%01" sequences, which bypass the removal of "../" sequences before bytes such as "%01" are removed…
Published Jul 6, 2006 · Updated Apr 15, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2006-3392 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.0 v2) affecting Usermin, Webmin.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 79% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Usermin 1.210, Webmin 1.180-3sarge1, Webmin 1.2.80.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
79%
Higher than 99.6% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
No known
Not in a known-exploited catalog
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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Description
Webmin before 1.290 and Usermin before 1.220 calls the simplify_path function before decoding HTML, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated using "..%01" sequences, which bypass the removal of "../" sequences before bytes such as "%01" are removed from the filename. NOTE: This is a different issue than CVE-2006-3274.
Affected Products
3 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| UserminUsermin | See advisory | 1.210 |
| WebminWebmin | See advisory | 1.2.80 |
Patched Releases
Usermin
1.210
Webmin
1.180-3sarge1, 1.2.80
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jul 6, 2006
Last updated
Apr 15, 2026
References
- advisory21105
- advisory22556
- advisoryADV-2006-2612
- patch20892
- patch21365
FAQ
Common Questions.
Webmin before 1.290 and Usermin before 1.220 calls the simplify_path function before decoding HTML, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files, as demonstrated using "..%01" sequences, which bypass the removal of "../" sequences before bytes such as "%01" are removed from the filename.
Affected: Usermin; Webmin. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Usermin 1.210, Webmin 1.180-3sarge1, Webmin 1.2.80.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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