CVE-2024-45692: Webmin before 2.202 and Virtualmin before 7.20.2 allow a network traffic loop via spoofed UDP packets on port

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-45692?

virtualmin: upgrade to 7.20.2; webmin: upgrade to 2.202. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2024-45692 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45692 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2024-45692 affect?

CVE-2024-45692 affects virtualmin, webmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Webmin before 2.202 and Virtualmin before 7.20.2 allow a network traffic loop via spoofed UDP packets on port 10000.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2024-45692?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

This month

HIGH 7.5REMOTEUPGRADEUPGRADE

CVE-2024-45692 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting virtualmin, webmin. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

Webmin before 2.202 and Virtualmin before 7.20.2 allow a network traffic loop via spoofed UDP packets on port 10000.

Why this priority

High severity
Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
Attack vector	Network (remote)
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.6% (top 50%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-835
Published	2024-09-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: virtualmin · webmin

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2024-09-04 23:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 07:54 UTCUpdated Record last modified

virtualmin virtualmin UPGRADE

Affected: < 7.20.2

Fixed in: 7.20.2

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy virtualmin || rpm -q virtualmin || virtualmin --version

2. UPGRADE to 7.20.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade virtualmin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade virtualmin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

webmin webmin UPGRADE

Affected: < 2.202

Fixed in: 2.202

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy webmin || rpm -q webmin || webmin --version

2. UPGRADE to 2.202 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade webmin

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade webmin

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2024-45692?

virtualmin: upgrade to 7.20.2; webmin: upgrade to 2.202. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2024-45692 being exploited?

CVE-2024-45692 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-2024-45692 affect?

CVE-2024-45692 affects virtualmin, webmin. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). Webmin before 2.202 and Virtualmin before 7.20.2 allow a network traffic loop via spoofed UDP packets on port 10000.

How urgent is CVE-2024-45692?

Priority 44/100. High severity; Remotely exploitable, no login, no user action

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