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CVE-2002-1672

Webmin 0.92, when installed from an RPM, creates /var/webmin with insecure permissions (world readable), which could allow local users to read the root user's cookie-based authentication credentials and possibly hijack the root user's session using the credentials.

Severity
Low 2.1
Published
31 Dec 2002
Last changed
16 Jun 2026
Added to UpHeron
1 Nov 2026
Exploit chance
0.4% in the next 30 daysHigher than 30% of CVEs. EPSS by FIRST, 12 Nov 2026
Attack
Needs local access · No login needed
Attacker can
Read some data
CVSS vector
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
Sources
NVD

Affected software

SoftwareAffected versions
WebminServers and applications · cpe:a:webmin:webmin
  • Version 0.92
  • Version 0.92.1

References

  • NVD https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1672
  • CVE.org https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-1672