CVE-2012-2982
MediumPublic exploitfile/show.cgi in Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via an invalid character in a pathname, as demonstrated by a | (pipe) character.
Published Sep 11, 2012 · Updated Apr 28, 2026
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2012-2982 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 6.5 v2) affecting Webmin (Gentoo).
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Webmin 1.590.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
CVSS v2
6.5
AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:P/A:P
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
62%
Higher than 99.1% 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
file/show.cgi in Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via an invalid character in a pathname, as demonstrated by a | (pipe) character.
Affected Products
39 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WebminGentoo | 1.140, 1.150, 1.160, 1.170, 1.180, 1.200, 1.210, 1.220 | 1.590 |
Patched Releases
Webmin
1.590
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Sep 11, 2012
Last updated
Apr 28, 2026
References
- patchhttps://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/1f1411fe7404ec3ac03e803cfa7e01515e71a213
- patchVU#788478
- exploitMSF webmin_show_cgi_exec.rb
- exploitExploitDB-21851
- otherhttp://americaninfosec.com/research/index.html
FAQ
Common Questions.
file/show.cgi in Webmin 1.590 and earlier allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands via an invalid character in a pathname, as demonstrated by a | (pipe) character.
Affected: Webmin (Gentoo) versions 1.140, 1.150, 1.160, 1.170, 1.180, 1.200, 1.210, 1.220. 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 Webmin 1.590.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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