CVE-2018-19191
CVE-2018-19191 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 39% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-79.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- CVSS v2: 3.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 39% (98th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-79
- Affected product: Webmin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Webmin 1.890 has XSS via /config.cgi?webmin, the /shell/index.cgi history parameter, /shell/index.cgi?stripped=1, or the /webminlog/search.cgi uall or mall parameter.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-19191?
- Webmin 1.890 has XSS via /config.cgi?webmin, the /shell/index.cgi history parameter, /shell/index.cgi?stripped=1, or the /webminlog/search.cgi uall or mall parameter.
- How severe is CVE-2018-19191?
- CVE-2018-19191 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2018-19191 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 39% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2018-19191?
- CVE-2018-19191 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2018-19191?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2018-19191 published?
- CVE-2018-19191 was published on 2019-03-21 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/151144/Webmin-1.890-Cross-Site-Scripting.html
- http://www.webmin.com/index.html
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:1.890:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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