CVE-2002-1672

CVE-2002-1672 is a low-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Webmin 0.92, when installed from an RPM, creates /var/webmin with insecure permissions (world readable), which could allow local users to read the root user's cookie-based authentication credentials and possibly hijack the root user's session using the credentials.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1672?
Webmin 0.92, when installed from an RPM, creates /var/webmin with insecure permissions (world readable), which could allow local users to read the root user's cookie-based authentication credentials and possibly hijack the root user's session using the credentials.
How severe is CVE-2002-1672?
CVE-2002-1672 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.1, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2002-1672 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1672?
CVE-2002-1672 primarily affects Webmin. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1672?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-1672 published?
CVE-2002-1672 was published on 2002-12-31 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (2)

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