CVE-2025-67738
Squid Webmin Unquoted Argument Vulnerability
Description
squid/cachemgr.cgi in Webmin before 2.600 does not properly quote arguments. This is relevant if Webmin's Squid module and its Cache Manager feature are available, and an untrusted party is able to authenticate to Webmin and has certain Cache Manager permissions (the "cms" security option).
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 11, 2025, 7:16 a.m.
Last Modified :
Dec. 11, 2025, 7:16 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | 8254265b-2729-46b6-b9e3-3dfca2d5bfca | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | HIGH | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update Webmin to version 2.600.
- Remove Cache Manager permissions if possible.
- Disable Squid module if unused.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2025-67738.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/1a52bf4d72f9da6d79250c66e51f41c6f5b880ee | |
| https://github.com/webmin/webmin/compare/2.520...2.600 |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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New CVE Received by [email protected]
Dec. 11, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description squid/cachemgr.cgi in Webmin before 2.600 does not properly quote arguments. This is relevant if Webmin's Squid module and its Cache Manager feature are available, and an untrusted party is able to authenticate to Webmin and has certain Cache Manager permissions (the "cms" security option). Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-78 Added Reference https://github.com/webmin/webmin/commit/1a52bf4d72f9da6d79250c66e51f41c6f5b880ee Added Reference https://github.com/webmin/webmin/compare/2.520...2.600