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CVE-1999-1074

Webmin before 0.5 does not restrict the number of invalid passwords that are entered for a valid username, which could allow remote attackers to gain privileges via brute force password cracking.

Severity
High 7.5
Published
31 Dec 1999
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
1.6% in the next 30 daysHigher than 75% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Over the network · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data · Change some data · Slow it down
CVSS vector
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WebminServers and applications · cpe:a:webmin:webmin
  • Version 0.42
  • Version 0.41
  • Version 0.31
  • Version 0.22
All 9 release lines
  • Version 0.1
  • Version 0.2
  • Version 0.3
  • Version 0.4
  • Version 0.21
  • Version 0.22
  • Version 0.31
  • Version 0.41
  • Version 0.42

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-1999-1074
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-1999-1074