CVE-2001-1074 json
Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes a…
published 2001-05-28 25 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2001-1055
- cvss
- 7.2
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.5%
- EPSS 0.5% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 44%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes authentication information available to all CGI programs and allows local users to gain privileges.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
0.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 44% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- securityfocus.com http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
References
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calderasystems.com
/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txt
vendor-advisory, patch
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linux-mandrake.com
/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3
vendor-advisory, patch
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securityfocus.com
/bid/2795
vdb-entry, exploit, patch, vendor-advisory
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archives.neohapsis.com
/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.html
mailing-list, vendor-advisory
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exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com
/vulnerabilities/6627
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2001-1074
- NVD CVE-2001-1074
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