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CVE-2004-1468: The web mail functionality in Usermin 1.x and Webmin 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands

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HIGH 7.5DOWNGRADEDOWNGRADE

CVE-2004-1468 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting usermin, webmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The web mail functionality in Usermin 1.x and Webmin 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an e-mail message.

Why this priority

  • High severity
  • Public exploit reference

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited listNo
Published2004-12-31
Last modified2026-06-16
Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: usermin · webmin

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Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

usermin usermin DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.000 · 1.010 · 1.020 · 1.030 · 1.040 · 1.051 · 1.060 · 1.070
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.000
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy usermin || rpm -q usermin || usermin --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.000 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison usermin sudo apt install usermin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.000> sudo apt-mark hold usermin
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list usermin sudo dnf downgrade usermin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.000> sudo dnf versionlock add usermin
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
webmin webmin DOWNGRADE
Affected: 1.0.00 · 1.0.20 · 1.0.50 · 1.0.60 · 1.0.70 · 1.0.80 · 1.0.90 · 1.1.00
Fixed in: no fixed release known
Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.00
1. Check installed version
apt-cache policy webmin || rpm -q webmin || webmin --version
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)
apt-cache madison webmin sudo apt install webmin=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.00> sudo apt-mark hold webmin
2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)
dnf --showduplicates list webmin sudo dnf downgrade webmin-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.00> sudo dnf versionlock add webmin
Downgrade risk
Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.
After downgrade
Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.
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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-1468?

usermin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; webmin: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-1468 being exploited?

CVE-2004-1468 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-1468 affect?

CVE-2004-1468 affects usermin, webmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The web mail functionality in Usermin 1.x and Webmin 1.x allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands via shell metacharacters in an e-mail message.

How urgent is CVE-2004-1468?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference

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