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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-36452
CVE-2024-36452:
Webmin vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Cross-site request forgery vulnerability exists in ajaxterm module of Webmin versions prior to 2.003. If this vulnerability is exploited, unintended operations may be performed when a user views a malicious page while logged in. The vulnerability has been assigned CVE-2024-36452 and was discovered in July 2024 (JVN Report).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 3.1 LOW (Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N). The vulnerability is identified under CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery) classification (CISA-ADP).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability can result in data within a system being referred, webpage alteration, or permanent server halting. The attack requires user interaction, specifically when a logged-in user views a malicious page (JVN Report).
Mitigation and workarounds
The primary mitigation is to update Webmin to version 2.003 or later, which contains fixes for this vulnerability (JVN Report, Webmin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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