How severe is CVE-2001-1074?

CVE-2001-1074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2001-1074 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2001-1074?

CVE-2001-1074 primarily affects Webmin. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2001-1074?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2001-1074 published?

CVE-2001-1074 was published on 2001-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2001-1074

CVE-2001-1074 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webmin
Published: 2001-05-28
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2001-1074?: Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.
How severe is CVE-2001-1074?: CVE-2001-1074 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2001-1074 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2001-1074?: CVE-2001-1074 primarily affects Webmin. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2001-1074?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2001-1074 published?: CVE-2001-1074 was published on 2001-05-28 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.80:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.83:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:0.84:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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