# CVE-2001-1074: Webmin 0.84 and earlier does not properly clear the HTTP\_AUTHORIZATION environment variable when the web server is restarted, which makes au

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2002-06-25 · Updated: 2024-08-08

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

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.

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2795
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2001-05/0262.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/6627
- http://www.calderasystems.com/support/security/advisories/CSSA-2001-019.1.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2001/MDKSA-2001-059.php3

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