Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2019-9624?

Affected: Webmin versions 1.900. The full list is in the CVE brief.

Is CVE-2019-9624 being exploited in the wild?

It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.

Is CVE-2019-9624 in the CISA KEV catalog?

No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Is there a public exploit for CVE-2019-9624?

Public exploit code is available.

Is there a fix for CVE-2019-9624?

No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.

How urgently should CVE-2019-9624 be patched?

Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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CVE-2019-9624Webmin Vulnerability

Webmin 1.900 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the "Java file manager" and "Upload and Download" privileges to upload a crafted .cgi file via the /updown/upload.cgi URI.

Published Mar 7, 2019 · Updated Aug 7, 2026

Key Facts

Patch immediately

CVE-2019-9624 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 7.8 v3.1) affecting Webmin.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
EPSS estimates a 24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

Scores

CVSS v3.1

7.8

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

24%

Higher than 97.7% of all scored CVEs

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

ATLAS score

50/100

Publication score, see How it works

Exploitation Verdict

KEV listed

Not listed

Federal due date

None

No federal due date

Ransomware use

Not reported

Attributed actors

None named

Exploit & Defence Guidance

Exploit maturity

Weaponized

Public exploit code

Proof-of-concept links

In-the-wild evidence

Reports of active use

Advisories And Exploit References

advisoryhttp://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/webapp/webmin_upload_exec

Description

Webmin 1.900 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the "Java file manager" and "Upload and Download" privileges to upload a crafted .cgi file via the /updown/upload.cgi URI.

Affected Products

1 affected entries in total

Product	Affected versions	Fixed in
WebminWebmin	1.900	n/a

Timeline

Publicly disclosed
Mar 7, 2019
Last updated
Aug 7, 2026

Weakness Type

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management

References

advisoryrapid7.com · webmin_upload_exec
exploitMSF webmin_upload_exec.rb
exploitpentest.com.tr · Webmin-1900-Remote-Command-Execution.html
exploitExploitDB-46201

FAQ

Common Questions.

Webmin 1.900 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the "Java file manager" and "Upload and Download" privileges to upload a crafted .cgi file via the /updown/upload.cgi URI.
Affected: Webmin versions 1.900. 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.
No fixed version is listed yet; check the vendor advisory for mitigations.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.

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