Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-15107?

Affected: Webmin. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-15107 being exploited in the wild?

It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 17, 2019 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.

Is CVE-2019-15107 in the CISA KEV catalog?

Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-15107?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-15107?

Fixed versions are available, including Webmin <=1.920, Webmin 1.920.

How urgently should CVE-2019-15107 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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CVE-2019-15107

Q: What is CVE-2019-15107?

An issue was discovered in Webmin <=1.920.

Q: How urgently should CVE-2019-15107 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CriticalExploitedPublic exploit

The parameter old in password_change.cgi contains a command injection vulnerability.

Published Aug 16, 2019 · Updated Aug 7, 2026

Key Facts

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CVE-2019-15107 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Webmin.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 17, 2019 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 100% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Fixed versions are available, including Webmin <=1.920, Webmin 1.920.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

CVSS v3.1

9.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

100%

Higher than 99.9% of all scored CVEs

Exploited in the wild

Yes

4 catalog listings, used by ransomware

Public exploit code

Available

Proof-of-concept or weaponized module

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Description

An issue was discovered in Webmin <=1.920. The parameter old in password_change.cgi contains a command injection vulnerability.

Known-Exploited Catalog Listings

Catalog	Added	Remediation due	Ransomware use
CISA KEV	Mar 25, 2022	Apr 15, 2022	Known
Industry KEV feed	Dec 17, 2019	Apr 15, 2022	Known
CIRCL KEV	Mar 25, 2022	Apr 15, 2022	Not reported
ENISA EUVD	Mar 25, 2022	n/a	Not reported

Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
WebminWebmin	See advisory	1.920

Patched Releases

Webmin

<=1.920

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Aug 16, 2019
Added to Industry KEV feed
Dec 17, 2019
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 25, 2022
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 25, 2022
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-78 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

References

15 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

Common Questions.

An issue was discovered in Webmin <=1.920.
Affected: Webmin. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Dec 17, 2019 and is known to be used in ransomware campaigns.
Yes. It was added on Mar 25, 2022 with a federal remediation due date of Apr 15, 2022.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including Webmin <=1.920, Webmin 1.920.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.

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