How severe is CVE-2022-30708?

CVE-2022-30708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-30708 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-30708?

CVE-2022-30708 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-30708?

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-2022-30708 published?

CVE-2022-30708 was published on 2022-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-30708

CVE-2022-30708 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (87th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Webmin
Published: 2022-05-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Webmin through 1.991, when the Authentic theme is used, allows remote code execution when a user has been manually created (i.e., not created in Virtualmin or Cloudmin). This occurs because settings-editor_write.cgi does not properly restrict the file parameter.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-30708?: Webmin through 1.991, when the Authentic theme is used, allows remote code execution when a user has been manually created (i.e., not created in Virtualmin or Cloudmin). This occurs because settings-editor_write.cgi does not properly restrict the file parameter.
How severe is CVE-2022-30708?: CVE-2022-30708 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-30708 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (87th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-30708?: CVE-2022-30708 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-30708?: 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-2022-30708 published?: CVE-2022-30708 was published on 2022-05-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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