CVE-2019-9624

HIGHNVD 7.87.8—Weaponized

7.8

Webmin 1.900 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the "Java file manager" and "Upload and Download" privileges to upload a crafted .cgi file via the /updown/upload.cgi URI.

CVSS v3: 7.8
EG Score: 7.8(medium)
EPSS: 98.0%
KEV: Not listed

Published

March 7, 2019

Last Modified

November 21, 2024

References (6)

cve@mitrehttp://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/webapp/webmin_upload_exec
cve@mitrehttps://pentest.com.tr/exploits/Webmin-1900-Remote-Command-Execution.html
cve@mitrehttps://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46201
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.rapid7.com/db/modules/exploit/unix/webapp/webmin_upload_exec
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://pentest.com.tr/exploits/Webmin-1900-Remote-Command-Execution.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/46201

Weakness Classification(1)

MITRE Common Weakness Enumeration — the root-cause categories this CVE belongs to.

CWE-269Improper Privilege Management

Data Freshness Timeline

(refreshed 9× in last 7d / 13× in last 30d)

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Publicly available exploits

(2 references)

Working exploit code is in the public domain (1 Metasploit module) (1 Exploit-DB entry). Defenders should treat patch urgency accordingly — public PoCs typically lead to mass-exploitation within 24-72 hours.

Exploit-DBEDB-46201
First seen Jan 18, 2019
Webmin 1.900 - Remote Command Execution (Metasploit)
Open source ↗
Metasploitexploit/unix/webapp/webmin_upload_exec✓ verified
First seen Jan 17, 2019
Webmin Upload Authenticated RCE
Open source ↗

Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2019-9624?

CVE-2019-9624 is a high vulnerability published on March 7, 2019. Webmin 1.900 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging the "Java file manager" and "Upload and Download" privileges to upload a crafted .cgi file via the /updown/upload.cgi URI.

When was CVE-2019-9624 disclosed?

CVE-2019-9624 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on March 7, 2019, with the most recent update on November 21, 2024. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2019-9624 actively exploited?

CVE-2019-9624 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 98.0% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2019-9624?

CVE-2019-9624 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2019-9624?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2019-9624, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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