CVE-2022-0824
HighPublic exploitImproper 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| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| WebminWebmin | See advisory | 1.990 |
| webmin/webmin | >= unspecified | 1.990 |
Patched Releases
Webmin
1.990
webmin/webmin
1.990
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Mar 3, 2022
Last updated
Oct 9, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-284 Improper Access Control
- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
References
- advisoryhttps://github.com/CVEProject/cvelistV5/tree/main/cves/2022/0xxx/CVE-2022-0824.json
- advisoryhttps://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0824
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-0824
- advisoryhttps://web.nvd.nist.gov/view/vuln/detail?vulnId=CVE-2022-0829
- advisoryUSOM advisory
FAQ
Common Questions.
Improper Access Control to Remote Code Execution in GitHub repository webmin/webmin prior to 1.990.
Affected: Webmin; webmin/webmin versions >= unspecified. 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 1.990, webmin/webmin 1.990.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is very likely to be exploited soon.
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