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CVE-2022-0824

HighPublic exploit

Improper Access Control to Remote Code Execution in GitHub repository webmin/webmin prior to 1.990.

Published Mar 3, 2022 · Updated Oct 9, 2026 · Also known as TR-22-0191

Key Facts

Patch immediately
  • CVE-2022-0824 is a high-severity vulnerability (CVSS 8.8 v3.1) affecting Webmin, webmin/webmin.
  • It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. Public exploit code is available.
  • EPSS estimates a 97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
  • Fixed versions are available, including Webmin 1.990, webmin/webmin 1.990.
  • Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.

CVSS v3.1

8.8

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

EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)

97%

Higher than 99.8% 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

Improper Access Control to Remote Code Execution in GitHub repository webmin/webmin prior to 1.990.

Affected Products

2 affected entries in total
ProductAffected versionsFixed in
WebminWebminSee advisory1.990
webmin/webmin>= unspecified1.990

Patched Releases

Webmin

1.990

webmin/webmin

1.990

Timeline

  1. Publicly disclosed

    Mar 3, 2022

  2. Last updated

    Oct 9, 2026

Weakness Type

  • CWE-284 Improper Access Control
  • CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization

References

7 more references in the full CVE brief

FAQ

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