CVE-2026-56022
CVE-2026-56022 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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-308.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.3)
- CVSS v4: 6.9
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (23rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-37907
- Weakness: CWE-308
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Webmin accepts basic authentication without session cookies when an attacker provides the 'User-Agent: webmin' header, allowing bypass of additional MFA requirements. Fixed in 2.641.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-56022?
- Webmin accepts basic authentication without session cookies when an attacker provides the 'User-Agent: webmin' header, allowing bypass of additional MFA requirements. Fixed in 2.641.
- How severe is CVE-2026-56022?
- CVE-2026-56022 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2026-56022 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-56022?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2026-56022 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2026-56022 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-37907.
- When was CVE-2026-56022 published?
- CVE-2026-56022 was published on 2026-06-18 and last updated on 2026-06-24.
References
- https://github.com/webmin/webmin/releases/tag/2.641
- https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/IT/white/2026/va-26-169-02.json
- https://webmin.com/security/#webmin-prior-to-2641
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-56022
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