CVE-2025-61541
CVE-2025-61541 is a high-severity vulnerability in Webmin with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.1)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (33rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2025-34767
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Webmin
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Webmin 2.510 is vulnerable to a Host Header Injection in the password reset functionality (forgot_send.cgi). The reset link sent to users is constructed using the HTTP Host header via get_webmin_email_url(). An attacker can manipulate the Host header to inject a malicious domain into the reset email. If a victim follows the poisoned link, the attacker can intercept the reset token and gain full control of the target account.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2025-61541?
- Webmin 2.510 is vulnerable to a Host Header Injection in the password reset functionality (forgot_send.cgi). The reset link sent to users is constructed using the HTTP Host header via get_webmin_email_url(). An attacker can manipulate the Host header to inject a malicious domain into the reset email. If a victim follows the poisoned link, the attacker can intercept the reset token and gain full control of the target account.
- How severe is CVE-2025-61541?
- CVE-2025-61541 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.1, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2025-61541 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2025-61541?
- CVE-2025-61541 affects Webmin. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2025-61541?
- 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.
- Does CVE-2025-61541 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2025-61541 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-34767.
- When was CVE-2025-61541 published?
- CVE-2025-61541 was published on 2025-10-16 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.webmin.com/
- https://github.com/bugdotexe/Vulnerability-Research/tree/main/CVE-2025-61541
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:webmin:webmin:2.510:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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